Cher Denied Temporary Conservatorship Over Son

A judge has rejected Cher's request to place her adult son, Elijah Blue Allman, under an emergency court conservatorship for financial control.

The renowned singer and actor cited concerns in her petition, highlighting the potential risks associated with Allman's substantial payments from his late father's trust due to his struggles with mental health and substance abuse.

However, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Jessica A. Uzcategui did not find an urgent need for a conservatorship and denied the petition Monday, The Guardian reported.

She will still consider a potential long-term conservatorship during a hearing in March though.

Allman's lawyers recognized his past struggles but asserted he is currently doing well. They pointed out his attendance at meetings, undergoing treatment, and repairing his relationship with his previously estranged wife Marieangela King.

"We are thrilled that the court saw that he does not need a temporary conservatorship," Allman's lawyer said outside the courthouse. "He's got a lot of support; he's doing great."

Cher's lawyers argued the support Allman receives might be from people downplaying his problems, The Guardian reported. They questioned his apparent sobriety and mental health, pointing to his bipolar disorder and recent homelessness. They further expressed concern that having a lot of money could pose risks related to drug access, the outlet noted.

Allman and his lawyers have consistently maintained since the petition was filed in December that these claims are not true.

At a Jan. 5 hearing, Uzcategui had hinted she was reluctant to grant a conservatorship, postponing the decision to Monday due to delayed document sharing with Allman's legal team.

Cher's attorneys clarified she wasn't necessarily seeking direct control over Allman's finances, showing openness to a court-appointed fiduciary managing his monetary affairs. They haven't responded to the Guardian's request for comment on the judge's decision.

In court documents, Allman noted that if a conservatorship becomes necessary, he would appoint his wife as the conservator. This decision comes after he recently withdrew his divorce filing and said they are no longer estranged.

"Given that I no longer have an active dissolution case, I believe that my wife would have priority to be appointed conservator, if necessary, but I do not need that either," Allman said in court documents, according to USA Today. "Under no circumstances am I comfortable having my mom as my conservator even if that was necessary."

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