Family issues can be complicated. Throw in business issues, and you have a real challenge. Many of the contracting businesses in the United States are family businesses. There are some realities owners of family businesses need to face and deal with for the good of everyone at the company.
First, if the business fails, everyone loses. Leading with your heart and not the numbers builds an enabling environment. Family members should be hired according to their skills and abilities. Having someone in a position who cannot do the job is unfair to the person and the company.