Cher Pursues Conservatorship Amid Son’s Struggles with Addiction
Cher is once again seeking conservatorship for her adult son Elijah Blue Allman, citing serious concerns over his drug addiction. The singer alleges that Allman’s addiction has significantly impacted his mental health, resulting in substantial property damage and mounting debts to heroin dealers.
Legal Proceedings in Los Angeles
Last week, Cher filed for financial conservatorship in Los Angeles Superior Court, the same venue that rejected a similar request just over two years ago. In her motion, attorney Scheer has asked the court to appoint a temporary conservator responsible for managing Allman’s trust, which currently represents his only source of income.
Allman’s Mental Health and Legal Issues
At present, Allman is in a psychiatric hospital focusing on regaining competency ahead of criminal proceedings tied to two arrests earlier this year in New Hampshire. On February 27, he was arrested by the Concord Police Department for causing a disturbance at a school, leading to charges of assault, trespassing, menacing, and disorderly conduct. He was subsequently released on bail.
Subsequent Arrests Complicate Situation
Just days later, Allman found himself in legal trouble again when he was arrested near Windham, NH, charged with burglary and criminal mischief following an alleged break-in at a private residence. Court records for these incidents have not yet been made available in the New Hampshire online databases, and it’s unclear if Allman has retained legal representation.
The Scope of Financial Distress
According to Scheer’s filing, Allman’s mental health has deteriorated severely, exacerbated by both financial instability and deepening drug addiction. The document highlights that he has been squandering regular trust distributions on addiction, with claims that he often checks into hotels and spends funds on drugs until he faces financial ruin, hospitalization, or overdose. The financial toll is significant, with allegations of $50,000 in damages from multiple Airbnb rentals and outstanding debts totaling $18,000 owed to drug traffickers.
Family Concerns and Future Care
Elijah Allman’s brother, Devon, has stepped forward with a sworn statement voicing his concerns. He described a recent visit as “horrifying and paranoid,” emphasizing the urgent need to limit financial access until Allman is committed to attending to his long-term health. Alongside drug debts, the family alleges that Allman owes his ex-wife $200,000 in unpaid taxes and additional spousal support while lacking any understanding of his financial responsibilities.
Request for Financial Conservatorship
Scheer is specifically pursuing a financial conservatorship rather than a full personal conservatorship, which would limit Allman’s autonomy regarding personal decisions, including medical care. The request seeks a conservator to manage trust distributions, cover necessary expenses, and allocate funds through prepaid cards when Allman is deemed fit to handle money again. Unlike previous efforts, Cher is now requesting a neutral third party to act as conservator.
Response to Past Efforts
This marks Cher’s second attempt at securing conservatorship; her initial efforts were made in late 2023 but were rejected in January 2024 after Allman asserted he was not using drugs, citing negative drug tests and regular participation in Alcoholics Anonymous. In prior court documents, Allman expressed his gratitude for his mother’s support while asserting he did not require unsolicited help at this time. However, Scheer’s current filing posits that Allman’s past assurances were superficial and quickly abandoned.
