When making a determination on the issue of sale of a matrimonial house, the courts consider if there is evidence of malicious, vexatious or oppressive conduct. In absence of such conduct or prejudice to the parties involved, the courts are likely to make an order for sale of the matrimonial home.
This issue was discussed in the Baker and Baker decision:Â http://www.canlii.org/en/on/onsc/doc/2016/2016onsc845/2016onsc845.html