Generally speaking, while a family-owned business is considered a marital asset subject to equitable distribution, a trial court does not have the power to order the transfer of corporate property or assets without joinder of the corporation. However, a trial court has the power to value and distribute corporate stock determined to be a marital asset, and may preclude the husband’s disposal of assets over which he exercises exclusive control, without the necessity of joining the various corporations as parties.
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