The author presents typical patterns of crises in family businesses and outlines the central requirements for crisis management in this type of enterprise. It is a well-founded read with many practical examples and concrete recommendations for crisis resolution in family businesses. Family businesses form the backbone of the German economy and are often very successful, yet they are sometimes exposed to particular risks. Many viable family businesses go bankrupt because members of the owning family are overwhelmed by the threat to their existence and resist the recommendations of crisis managers. Even experienced crisis managers often inadequately consider the special influence of the entrepreneurial family. Additionally, many restructuring specialists struggle to effectively engage with the family of the family business in the extreme situation of a crisis.