Cher’s Bid for Son’s Conservatorship Denied by Judge

A Los Angeles judge has denied Cher’s request for a temporary conservatorship over her son, Elijah Blue Allman, citing a lack of urgency, though the court acknowledged the family’s concerns about his well-being.

During a hearing on April 24, Cher’s attorney, Justin Gold, said the 79-year-old singer is deeply concerned about her 49-year-old son’s mental health and substance use issues. Gold told the court that Cher and her family are trying to help Allman regain stability and manage his life more effectively.

Gold argued that Allman is “gravely disabled” and unable to handle his financial and personal affairs. He said Allman has accumulated significant debts, including unpaid taxes and ongoing spousal support obligations, and has a history of mismanaging money from a trust established by his late father, musician Gregg Allman.

The judge denied the temporary conservatorship request without prejudice, meaning Cher can file again. The court said it did not see sufficient urgency to grant immediate control but expressed understanding of the family’s concerns.

Allman appeared at the hearing via video from a psychiatric hospital in New Hampshire, where he is currently in custody. He is facing multiple criminal charges stemming from two separate incidents earlier this year.

In February, Allman was arrested in Concord, New Hampshire, after allegedly causing a disturbance at a private school. He was charged with simple assault, criminal trespassing, criminal threatening, and disorderly conduct. In March, he was arrested again in Windham, New Hampshire, in connection with a reported residential break-in and charged with burglary, criminal mischief, and breach of bail.

His next court date is scheduled for June 16.

Cher had previously sought a conservatorship over her son in 2023 but withdrew the request after reaching a private agreement with him. Her attorney emphasized that the current request is not solely about controlling trust distributions but about stabilizing Allman’s overall situation while he receives treatment.

The judge noted that Allman’s current hospitalization may limit his ability to access upcoming funds from the trust, which are scheduled for distribution on May 1.