Money is often where conflict shows up — but it’s rarely where it starts.

In this episode of Love, Death & Disputes, Alison Hall explores why money so reliably becomes the battleground during divorce, inheritance, and major life transitions, and what it’s actually signaling when emotions run high.

You’ll hear why people aren’t usually fighting about money, but through it — and how fear, loss, identity disruption, and perceived scarcity shape financial disputes long before escalation becomes visible.

The episode also introduces the difference between ordinary conflict and escalation, explaining how well-intentioned people can slide into rigid positions while believing they’re simply being practical.

This isn’t legal advice or tactical guidance. It’s clarity — before positions harden and damage becomes harder to undo.