‘So sad’: Cher’s lawyer backs conservatorship bid for son Elijah Blue Allman as judge rejects it
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Singer and actress Cher is reportedly deeply distressed over the ongoing struggles of her son, Elijah Blue Allman, as legal proceedings around his care and finances continue to unfold.
A recent court decision denied her request for a temporary conservatorship over his estate, though the matter remains open for reconsideration. The ruling has renewed focus on Allman’s personal challenges and the concerns raised by his family.
Cher’s lawyer says she is ‘so sad’ after conservatorship request is denied
Ahead of the court’s decision, Cher’s attorney, Justin Gold, said the singer has been doing everything possible to support her 49-year-old son, whom she claims is “gravely disabled” due to mental health and addiction issues.
He added, “She's out there trying to help him, trying to make sure that he's efficient… to be the person she knows and loves.” He also noted that the concern is shared by the family, including Allman’s brother, Chaz Bono. “They are all so sad this is happening,” Gold said.
On April 24, a judge denied Cher’s request for temporary conservatorship, citing a lack of “sufficient urgency.” However, the court acknowledged that the concerns raised by family members and associates were valid.
The dismissal was issued without prejudice, allowing Cher the option to refile the petition. In earlier filings, she argued that Allman struggles to manage his finances and may misuse funds from the trust of his late father, Gregg Allman, including on d*ugs and extended hotel stays.
Allman’s next financial distribution is scheduled for May 1, though the judge noted that his current hospitalization may prevent him from accessing those funds. He appeared remotely during the hearing from a psychiatric facility in New Hampshire.
Elijah Blue Allman faces debts and legal troubles as case continues
According to Gold, the conservatorship request is not limited to the upcoming trust distribution. He said Allman is dealing with “substantial debts,” including unpaid taxes over the past two years and ongoing spousal support obligations.
“What we were thinking, one of the grounds for the urgency is, while he's in New Hampshire… his financial shift can be corrected,” Gold said, expressing hope that treatment and oversight could help stabilize his situation.
He added that without intervention, the financial damage could worsen. “Someone needs to be able to handle it, and he has not handled it to date,” Gold stated.
Cher had previously filed for a conservatorship in 2023 but withdrew the petition nine months later after the two reached a private agreement.
Allman, who founded the band 'Deadsy' in 1995, is also facing multiple legal issues this year. He was arrested in February in New Hampshire on charges including simple assault, criminal trespassing, criminal threatening, and disorderly conduct. He was arrested again in March following an alleged residential break-in, facing additional charges such as burglary, criminal mischief, and breach of bail.
