Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Jessica A. Uzcategui dismissed Cher's urgent plea for a court conservatorship over her adult son, Elijah Blue Allman.

 Cher, the Oscar- and Grammy-winning singer and actor, expressed concerns about the 47-year-old's mental health and substance abuse issues, pointing to large payments from the trust of his late father, Gregg Allman. 

Despite Cher's arguments, the judge did not find the situation immediately warranting a conservatorship but left the possibility open for further consideration in a scheduled March hearing.

Current Court Proceedings

During the remote hearing, Cher, appearing on a large screen, watched as her plea was declined. 

Elijah Blue Allman, present in the courtroom with his attorneys, received support from the judge, who acknowledged his previous struggles but opted against a temporary conservatorship.

 Cher's legal team argued that the support Allman receives may not be conducive to his well-being, claiming that he might be misled about the severity of his issues. They cited his bipolar disorder, homelessness, and potential dangers associated with large sums of money.

Elijah Blue’s attorneys countered that he was not bipolar and had been sober for months. His treating doctor also gave a deposition that Elijah was being drug tested on a regular basis and was trying to recover from addiction.

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Marieangela’s Statement

In response to Cher’s conservatorship petition, Elijah’s wife, Marieangela King provided a deposition to the court claiming that she has historically been excluded from decision-making processes regarding her husband’s medical treatment. 

Marieangela told the court that Elijah is doing well.

“We live together as a married couple, and I see the irrefutable daily effort he is making to stay sober. He attends AA meetings 5-6 times a week, he is free of drugs, and -now that we have reclaimed our stolen vehicle from his mother's property- he can and does attend daily AA meetings affordably. He is tending to his finances, getting his bills paid, and ensuring that his property is under his control.”

“To my knowledge, the petitioner has never known the security code to her own home, does not drive, does not prepare her own meals or dress herself, and has admitted to me that she is a "“manic depressive."

Marieangela said she was concerned about Cher being named conservator. She said Elijah is one of the beneficiaries of his late father’s trust … and contrary to Cher’s petition, Elijah has many assets such as our vehicle, and items in storage such as artwork, antiques, furniture from our previous home in Beverly Hills, analog music equipment, guitars and other property.”

Further, she claimed Cher had “unlawfully” held Elijah’s piano that was gifted from his father.

“Elijah’s father, the late musician Gregory Allman, also gifted to Elijah Mr. Allman's Yamaha baby grand piano when Elijah was young. [Cher] has been unlawfully holding this valuable antique in her possession for many years,” Marieangela said in her statement.

Marieangela also revealed the trustee of Elijah’s dad’s trust is withholding his quarterly mandatory payments “pending the” hearing on the conservatorship.

Defending Elijah Blue Allman

Allman's lawyers contended that he is currently in a positive state, attending meetings, receiving treatment, and mending relationships, including with his estranged wife.

They celebrated the court's decision, emphasizing his strong support system and progress. Cher's concerns about his apparent sobriety were dismissed, with Allman and his attorneys maintaining that the allegations were unfounded.

As Cher's plea for a court conservatorship for Elijah Blue Allman faces rejection, the case raises questions about the delicate balance between protecting individuals and respecting their autonomy. 

Court Conservatorship Controversies

The court conservatorship request brings to light the broader issue of conservatorships, known as guardianships in some states.  In the case of Britney Spears her assets were gobbled up by attorneys, managers and family the very people that were supposed to be protecting her assets.

The controversial conservatorship imposed on Britney Spears in 2008, lasted nearly 14 years. During that time, she worked doing major tours and events and made over 100 million dollars. Sadly, at the end of her conservatorship, around 30 million was all that was left.