This is especially critical for family member partners that have more at stake than just the business, especially if you want to preserve your marriage or friendship after the business decisions have been made. Remember, everyone's life goes through changes, and any kind of change affects our personal lives as well as our professional lives. It is much better to plan for these changes rather than be taken by surprise by them. Some states require a partnership to file its agreement. Make sure your partnership agreement has all of the necessary sections completed regardless of whether or not you are actually required to file.
Any partner can have veto power, as long as there is continued work to develop another option.
A third party , business counselor, or mediator can be utilized when you are facing what seems to be irreconcilable differences. When the responsibilities are clearly outlined, expectations are also clear and less likely to be the cause of hostilities or resentment. Changes in responsibilities should be agreed upon by all partners for the same reason. Personal emergencies should have the highest priority since you can not work when you are distracted. Having been in a successful partnership for 16 years, I cannot say enough about how important it is to really listen when the other partner has a concern or issue.