The Law Commission wants an overhaul of the rules for dividing up property when a couple splits up, saying they are out-of-date and have failed to keep up with social change.
It's made 140 recommendations for reforming the Property Relationships Act, which will now be considered by the government.
The Commission's deputy president, Helen McQueen, says one of the most important recommendations is moving away from the automatic 50-50 split of the family home.
