Family
businesses often experience a host of problems as the parents and
founders age, the children become adults and have wives and children
of their own. Questions arise about who can work in the business,
how and when should the elder generation retire from the business,
who should be appointed to take their place. Family roles and relationships
clash with workplace roles and relationships. These are often complex
and emotionally tense situations.
"Change
of Guard" issues
It
can be devastating when these issues degenerate into court
cases. Family members fighting family members. Ultimately,
the business suffers, as does the family. In mediation decisions
are reached by all parties to the dispute. The goal is to
achieve an agreement that addresses people's concerns, while
preserving and advancing the interests of the business.
Sibling
rivalries
Family
members v. professional employees
Compensation questions
Promotion
dilemmas
Business
- client disputes
Business
to business disputes
Area of service:
Family business mediation can be provided anywhere in the United States.
