Cher’s attempt to place her son Elijah Blue Allman under temporary emergency conservatorship has been rejected for the second time.
On Monday, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Jessica A. Uzcategui ordered the Grammy Award winner to place Allman, 47, under temporary emergency conservatorship, according to Avi Levy, one of Allman’s lawyers. It is said that the recent unilateral complaint was dismissed.
Mr. Allman appeared in court with his defense team. his estranged wife Marie;beangela kingthe actress appeared remotely, but her attorney was physically present.
The judge found that Allman “is in control of his finances,” “owns an apartment,” and “remains drug-free” after submitting “several drug tests.” The court ruled that Cher’s injunction proposal was rejected.
“This morning’s court’s decision represents an important victory for Mr. Allman’s personal freedom and legal autonomy. We at Cage & Miles are pleased with the court’s decision to deny Mr. Scheer’s application for temporary conservatorship. ,” Levy said in a statement. According to USA Today.
“The court’s decision emphasizes the principle that conservatorship is a last resort and not one to be used lightly,” Levy continued. “As the court noted, there was insufficient evidence presented by Scheer to establish that a temporary conservatorship emergency existed.”
The newspaper has contacted representatives for Mr. Scheer and Mr. Allman for comment.
The ex-parte motion was denied earlier this month after Allman and his lawyers argued they did not have enough time to review all the documents involved in the case.
Monday’s court date followed a Jan. 5 hearing.
During the hearing, Scheer’s attorney mentioned Allman’s treatment for schizoaffective disorder. They revealed that for the past year he had been placed on several 5150 holds that allow people with mental illness to be involuntarily detained for a 72-hour psychiatric hospitalization. did.
“Ms. Cher was told by her doctors that if she did not take this step as a mother, she would be back on the streets,” the defense team said, adding, “Prior doctors have confirmed that Ms. Allman has bipolar disorder. We are working hard to ensure that it is accepted,” he added. ”
In this regard, the judge stated as follows: “I have no doubt that Mr. Cher’s concerns stem from concern for his son. I don’t think so. [Allman] I doubt that. ”
In December, the “Believe” singer filed for conservatorship for the troubled artist, citing serious “mental health and substance abuse issues,” and three months later, she announced that four men He denied allegations that he was hired to kidnap the police.
On December 27, Cher became the sole custodian of her son’s estate, claiming that Allman, whom she had with the late singer Gregg Allman, “has no real control over his financial resources.” I applied for that.
“[Cher] Given Elijah’s current mental and physical health issues, as detailed in the Confidential Supplementary Information filed at the same time, we are unable to form or express any wishes regarding the appointment of a temporary conservator. , have not been able to discuss Elijah’s wishes regarding the appointment of a temporary guardian. for his estate,” the document said.
