Cher's Son Elijah Allman faces setback as judge denies attempt to dismiss divorce amid conservatorship battle and 'substance abuse'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Elijah Blue Allman, son of iconic singer Cher, has encountered a legal setback as a Los Angeles Superior Court judge denied his attempt to dismiss his ongoing divorce from Marieangela King.

The divorce case, initiated by Allman in November 2021, has yet to reach a settlement. Cher's involvement has escalated due to concerns about Allman's mental health and substance abuse issues.

Cher's Son Elijah Blue Allman faces legal hurdle in divorce

The judge's decision comes amidst a complex situation involving Allman, King, and Cher. Last year, King alleged reconciliation with Allman but accused Cher of orchestrating his kidnapping and forcing him into rehab. Cher, in response, filed an emergency petition in December to be appointed conservator of Allman.

“Elijah is substantially unable to manage his financial resources due to severe mental health and substance abuse issues,” the entertainer’s petition read.

The singer expressed concerns that any funds distributed to Allman might be spent on drugs, jeopardizing his well-being. Cher also accused King of enabling Allman's behavior and hindering his recovery efforts.

Cher explained, “Elijah is entitled to regular distributions from a trust established by his father for his benefit, but given his ongoing mental health and substance abuse issues, [Cher] is concerned that any funds distributed to Elijah will immediately be spent on drugs, leaving Elijah with no assets to provide for himself, and putting Elijah’s life at risk.”

Cher accused her son's wife of enabling his behavior in her petition. “Until recently, Elijah and Angela were estranged and their tumultuous relationship has been marked by a cycle of drug addiction and mental health crises,” the filing claimed.

Cher claimed King was not “supportive of Elijah’s recovery.”

“Most recently, [Cher] is informed and believes that Angela took steps to check Elijah out of the treatment center where he was receiving much-needed medical care,” the singer’s lawyer wrote.

Marieangela King denies Cher's allegations

Amidst the ongoing legal battles involving Elijah Blue Allman, son of Cher, and his estranged wife Marieangela King, King has vehemently denied the accusations made by Cher in a recent conservatorship dispute. 

King, responding to Cher's accusations, stated that she has been a "champion" for Allman's sobriety. She expressed dissatisfaction with being excluded from Allman's treatment and recovery process, particularly from certain establishments. King criticized what she described as "pop-up, makeshift, unethical scam rehabs" that exploit families and insurance companies.

“I am not ok with establishments that exclude me (his wife) from being part of Elijah’s treatment and hopeful recovery,” she told the outlet. "I am not ok with pop-up, makeshift, unethical scam rehabs which take full advantage of families in desperate situations and seek to fraudulently exploit insurance companies for services not rendered.”

Cher, in her petition, argued against King being named conservator and emphasized the pending divorce between Allman and King. The legal proceedings have exposed the complexities and disagreements within the family regarding Allman's well-being and the appropriate course of action.

During a hearing, Allman opposed Cher's emergency petition, asserting that he needed more time to review the documents. He claimed to have been sober for months and contended that a conservatorship was unnecessary.

While the judge denied Cher's emergency request, a hearing has been scheduled for January 29 to allow all parties to present their cases.

Additionally, Allman's lawyer sought to dismiss the entire divorce case days before the conservatorship hearing, indicating that sums due under temporary support stipulations remain outstanding.

Sources told Radar Online that Allman and King have reconciled and are now residing together. The legal proceedings highlight the challenges and disagreements surrounding issues of addiction, mental health, and family dynamics they face.