Cher's request for conservatorship over son Elijah Blue Allman denied by judge

A Los Angeles judge has denied Cher’s request for a temporary conservatorship over her son Elijah Blue Allman, ruling that there was not enough urgency to justify immediate legal control over his finances.

The decision came during an April 24 court hearing, where the judge determined that while concerns about Allman’s well-being were acknowledged, they did not meet the legal threshold required for an emergency conservatorship.

Cher had argued in court filings that her 49-year-old son was “gravely disabled” due to ongoing mental health and substance abuse issues, claiming he was unable to properly manage his finances. She also alleged that he frequently spent money on drugs and luxury services, raising concerns about his financial stability.

Despite these claims, the court emphasised that troubling behaviour alone does not automatically justify placing someone under a conservatorship. The judge noted there was no immediate financial emergency, including the fact that Allman’s trust fund distributions have been regularly scheduled and did not require urgent intervention.

Allman appeared at the hearing remotely from a psychiatric hospital in New Hampshire, where he is currently undergoing treatment while also facing multiple legal charges related to recent incidents.

The ruling was made “without prejudice", meaning Cher has the option to file for conservatorship again in the future if circumstances change or new evidence is presented.

This marks the latest development in an ongoing legal and personal struggle between the mother and son. Cher previously filed for conservatorship in 2023 but later withdrew the request after reaching a private agreement with Allman, before renewing her efforts in 2026 amid renewed concerns.