Cher's Son Elijah Blue Allman's Estranged Wife Seeks Court Intervention for Spousal Support

Marieangela King claims Allman is hospitalized and trust controlling his estate has not consistently paid court-ordered support

Apr. 16, 2026 at 3:03am

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Elijah Blue Allman's estranged wife, Marieangela King, is asking a California court to intervene in her spousal support battle after claiming Cher's son is receiving medical care following his two arrests earlier this year and hasn't consistently paid her since late last year. King is seeking the court to order the trustee of Allman's estate, Michael Lehman, to make direct payments to her amid his health issues.

Why it matters

This case highlights the complexities that can arise when a celebrity's personal and financial matters become entangled, especially during a contentious divorce. It also raises questions about the responsibilities of estate trustees in ensuring court-ordered spousal support is paid, even when the ex-spouse is facing health challenges.

The details

In her court filing, King claimed that after the court issued an order requiring Allman to pay her spousal support, she spoke with Lehman in November 2025 and he agreed to make $24,000 in total payments. However, King alleged that Allman has not 'fully satisfied required support payments' after being ordered by the court in summer 2025 to pay her $6,500 per month. King is now asking the court to join Lehman as the trustee of the G.A. Robbins Descendants Trust to ensure she receives the court-ordered support directly from the estate.

  • In April 2025, King filed for divorce from Allman after initially separating in April 2020 and failing to dismiss their divorce in January 2024.
  • In November 2025, Lehman made $10,000 and $14,000 payments to King for attorney fees and spousal support, respectively.
  • In summer 2025, the court ordered Allman to pay King $6,500 per month in spousal support.
  • In February 2026, Allman was arrested for assault and criminal trespassing.
  • In March 2026, Allman was arrested for an alleged break-in in New Hampshire.

The players

Marieangela King

Elijah Blue Allman's estranged wife who is seeking court intervention to ensure she receives court-ordered spousal support payments from Allman's estate.

Elijah Blue Allman

The son of Cher and the late Gregg Allman, who is currently receiving medical care according to his estranged wife's claims.

Michael Lehman

The trustee of the G.A. Robbins Descendants Trust, which controls distributions to or for the benefit of Elijah Blue Allman.

Cher

Elijah Blue Allman's mother, the legendary singer and actress.

Gregg Allman

Elijah Blue Allman's late father, a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band.

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What they’re saying

“My husband is currently in the hospital. This request is simply about addressing existing court-ordered support that has not been paid.”

— Marieangela King

“I am not taking an adversarial position against him personally. I am asking the court to consider available resources, including the estate, to satisfy existing obligations during a time when he is not able to manage these matters himself.”

— Marieangela King

What’s next

The court will hear King's petition on May 6 to determine if the trustee of Allman's estate should be ordered to make direct payments to King for spousal support and attorney fees.

The takeaway

This case highlights the challenges that can arise when a celebrity's personal and financial matters become entangled, especially during a contentious divorce. It also raises questions about the responsibilities of estate trustees in ensuring court-ordered support is paid, even when the ex-spouse is facing health issues.