Judge Denies Cher's Emergency Conservatorship Bid for Son Elijah Allman
In a recent court decision, a judge has dismissed Cher’s request for an emergency temporary conservatorship over her son Elijah Blue Allman. The rejection came directly after Allman contested the arrangement in a Los Angeles court.
Jordan Taylor
- 2024-01-05
- Updated 05:43 PM ET
(NewsNibs) - During the hearing, Cher cited Elijah’s mental health and substance abuse problems as grounds for the conservatorship. Despite her legal team's arguments that immediate action was crucial to prevent Allman from misusing funds from his late father Gregg Allman’s estate, the request was denied. Cher's concerns extended to her belief that the inheritance money would be rapidly depleted on drugs. Judge Jessica A. Uzcategui noted procedural inadequacies, pointing out that Cher's attorneys failed to serve the case filings to the legal team chosen by Allman.
Continued Legal Proceedings
Allman's appointed attorney was replaced by private counsel at this latest hearing, a move that underscores the legal battle's complexity. The merits of Cher's request for temporary conservatorship are set to be examined at a follow-up session on January 29. Additionally, a request to postpone a March hearing, which pertains to a potential permanent conservatorship, has been rejected.
Elijah Allman, who attested to being sober for the past three months, has been actively engaging in Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and receiving care from Dr. Howard Samuels. Furthermore, Allman is rekindling his relationship with his wife, Marie Angela King, after a period of estrangement and mutual legal actions, including the dismissal of his divorce petition.
Personal Progress and Legal Complications
Following approximately two months in Mexico before the onset of conservatorship proceedings, Allman confirmed the receipt of an emailed conservatorship petition from Cher on December 31. However, he alleged that he lacked the additional paperwork necessary for a comprehensive response. Allman benefits from an annual trust income of $120,000 bequeathed by his father. Cher's proposal aims to establish her as the exclusive conservator of her son's financial affairs, particularly excluding his wife due to past marital difficulties. Previous rumors suggesting that Cher orchestrated an abduction of her son were staunchly denied by the pop icon.
The case brings to mind the high-profile conservatorship of Britney Spears, where Loeb & Loeb, the firm representing Cher, had previously been involved. As the legal narrative unfolds, the family's internal dynamics and Allman's path to recovery remain central to the proceedings. The court will reconvene on January 29 to further explore the nuances of the situation and to deliberate over Cher’s petition.
