Cher is taking legal action to support her son, Elijah Blue Allman, amid ongoing concerns about his well-being. According to court documents obtained by Page Six, the music icon filed a petition in Los Angeles Superior Court requesting a temporary conservatorship over her son’s estate.
The filing seeks to appoint a professional fiduciary to help manage his finances. This marks the second time Cher has pursued a conservatorship, following a petition filed in 2023.
Filing Cites Ongoing Health and Financial Concerns
In the new filing, Cher raised concerns about her son’s ability to manage finances, citing ongoing mental health and substance use challenges.
“The life of Elijah Allman (‘proposed conservatee’) has significantly deteriorated since a prior conservatorship petition was filed in [December] 2023,” the filing reads, as reported by Page Six.
She added that he “has no concept of money, is unable to manage his financial resources, and is unable to withstand fraud or undue influence.”
The filing notes that his primary income comes from a trust established by his late father, Gregg Allman.
Family Support Emphasized in Court Documents
GettyCher’s filing emphasizes her efforts to ensure her son’s well-being, pointing to concerns about his current situation and legal challenges.
“Elijah’s situation has become dire on multiple fronts. His mental health has severely deteriorated, his financial situation is terrible, and his drug dependency is at its worst,” she stated as per a report in Rolling Stone.
His brother, Devon Allman, supported the petition with his own statement.
“It is my opinion that he is currently a danger to himself and unable to manage his life and any funds that would become available to him,” he wrote.
A Complex Situation With Ongoing Developments
Allman previously responded to a similar filing in 2024, expressing confidence in his progress at the time.
“I am clean and sober from illicit substances for over 90 days now and am fully capable of and committed to managing the money I receive quarterly from the trust left by my late father.”
That earlier petition was later withdrawn.
The latest filing reflects a changing situation, as Cher seeks to put support in place for her son’s financial and personal well-being.
As the case continues, it highlights a family navigating a difficult moment while working toward stability and care.
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