This article systematically reviews the evolution of the marriage and family systems in China, the three judicial interpretations of the 2001 Marriage Law and the background of the promulgation of Judicial Interpretation No.3 of the Marriage Law, carries out in-depth analysis of the controversies over Judicial Interpretation No.3, and points out that the purpose of the interpretation is to provide a formalized rule of adjudication for marriage disputes under the conditions of real estate economy. In reality, however, it overthrows the traditional system of "sharing property by family members who live together" and undermines the foundation of the stability of the family. <<