Judge Denies Cher’s Conservatorship Request for Son

LOS ANGELES – A judge ruled on Friday against Cher’s request for temporary conservatorship over her son, Elijah Blue Allman.

This week, Cher, who is 79, sought an emergency court order, expressing concerns over her son’s financial instability linked to allegations of drug abuse.

Allman, now 49, is currently in a psychiatric facility in New Hampshire and faces multiple criminal charges from arrests made earlier in the year.

Judge Jessica Uzcategui stated, “While we certainly understand the concerns of Mr. Allman’s friends and family, these concerns do not indicate that a conservatorship is appropriate. We don’t see enough urgency and we don’t see evidence that would justify such an action.” She added that the situation did not indicate that a conservatorship was necessary.

Cher highlighted her fears that her son’s mental health and substance issues hinder his ability to make sound decisions.

In the court documents, it was noted that after receiving distributions from his trust, Elijah often would check into hotels, buy drugs, and engage in risky behaviors until he ran out of funds or faced medical emergencies.

She mentioned that his only support seems to come from a close friend, Katy Pease.

The singer’s documents also revealed that Allman had caused extensive damage during stay at various Airbnbs, leading to lawsuits involving significant financial repercussions and, reportedly, troubling behavior that resulted in evictions from multiple hotels.

Elijah’s situation is evidently critical, with claims of worsening mental health, dire financial status, and escalating substance abuse.

In a previous legal move, Allman admitted he couldn’t manage his finances responsibly and relied on his spouse and a hired manager for help with recovery.

Details also pointed out that Allman’s estranged wife, Mariangela King, was labeled “not a viable option for support,” and she now holds a significant financial claim against him after being awarded legal fees and spousal support.

In March, Allman faced charges including theft and criminal mischief related to a home invasion incident. His legal troubles date back to February, when he was arrested on various assault-related charges at a private high school in New Hampshire.