Cher's conservatorship bid for son delayed: Court sets another hearing for January
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Jessica A Uzcategui has deferred Cher's immediate request for legal conservatorship over her son, Elijah Blue Allman, citing inadequate documentation provided to Allman's legal team. The court has scheduled a subsequent hearing for January 29 to reconsider the matter.
Last week, Cher, renowned for her Oscar and Grammy-winning career, petitioned for financial control over Allman, 47, citing concerns about his struggles with addiction and mental health. Alleging his inability to manage finances and potential risk due to drug-related purchases, she sought conservatorship. Allman currently receives funds from a trust established by his late father, musician Gregg Allman.
Cher's attorney, Gabrielle Vidal, emphasized the urgency of establishing conservatorship, dubbing it a «life-and-death proposition,» particularly with a pending trust payment. However, Judge Uzcategui expressed skepticism, highlighting the lack of document sharing by Cher's legal representatives with Allman's counsel, which was requested prior to the hearing. Cher's lawyers justified this omission, citing confidentiality concerns, and opted to share the documents solely with Allman's court-appointed lawyer.
Allman, in a court filing preceding the hearing, acknowledged his struggles but contested the necessity of a conservatorship. He revealed ongoing treatment under a doctor's care, maintaining sobriety for over three months, actively engaging in Alcoholics Anonymous sessions, and being open to drug testing. His filing conveyed appreciation for his mother's concern but asserted his independence, stating, «I do not need her unsolicited help or support at this time.»
