Pop icon Cher has filed a petition for temporary legal conservatorship over her 47-year-old son, Elijah Blue Allman, expressing concerns about his ongoing struggles with substance abuse and mental health issues. The court documents, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, request that Cher be appointed the sole conservator of Allman’s estate, citing his current inability to manage assets due to severe challenges.
The filing indicates that Elijah Blue Allman is expected to receive funds from a trust by the end of the year. Cher, in her capacity as a concerned mother, voices worry that these funds may be promptly used for substance abuse, jeopardizing his well-being and potentially putting his life at risk.
Cher’s petition emphasizes her efforts to get Elijah into treatment and to provide the necessary support for his recovery. The singer and actress, aged 77, has previously spoken openly about her commitment to helping her children, stating in a recent interview, “You do anything for your children. Whenever you can help them, you just do it because that’s what being a mother is.”
Elijah Blue Allman is the son of Cher and the late rocker Gregg Allman. Cher’s filing illustrates the intersection of family dynamics, celebrity challenges, and the legal measures available to address substance abuse and mental health difficulties. A hearing on the conservatorship request is scheduled for March, where the court will assess the evidence presented and determine the best course of action in Elijah Allman’s interests.