Cher Seeks Conservatorship Over Son Elijah Blue Allman's $120K Inheritance

The singer says her son's substance abuse and financial mismanagement make him 'gravely disabled'.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 10:41pm

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An abstract close-up image of shattered glass and crumpled dollar bills in high-contrast black, white, and metallic tones, conveying a sense of financial and personal upheaval.Cher's legal battle to gain control over her son's finances highlights the personal and financial toll of addiction and mental health issues within celebrity families.Los Angeles Today

Cher has filed a petition in Los Angeles Superior Court to appoint a temporary conservator for her son, Elijah Blue Allman. The 49-year-old is currently in a locked psychiatric hospital and faces criminal charges, with Cher saying he 'has no concept of money' and quickly spends his $120,000 annual trust fund on drugs, hotels, and transportation. Cher previously sought a similar conservatorship in 2023 before reaching a private settlement with her son.

Why it matters

This case highlights the challenges celebrities can face in managing family members with severe mental health and addiction issues, especially when large sums of money are involved. Cher's petition raises questions about the balance between personal freedom and the need for court-ordered oversight to protect vulnerable individuals.

The details

According to court documents, Elijah Blue Allman is currently in a locked psychiatric hospital in New Hampshire, facing criminal charges including felony burglary, criminal mischief, simple assault, criminal trespass, and breach of bail. Cher says her son 'has no concept of money' and quickly spends his $120,000 annual trust fund payment on drugs, expensive hotels, and limousine transportation. Allman has also failed to pay income taxes, owes spousal support, and once owed $18,000 to a drug dealer.

  • Cher filed the petition for a temporary conservatorship in early April 2026.
  • Elijah Blue Allman is due in court later in April 2026 to face the criminal charges.

The players

Cher

A Grammy-winning singer who is seeking a conservatorship over her son, Elijah Blue Allman, due to his ongoing mental health and substance abuse issues.

Elijah Blue Allman

Cher's 49-year-old son who is currently in a locked psychiatric hospital and facing criminal charges, with a history of financial mismanagement and substance abuse problems.

Greg Allman

Elijah Blue Allman's late father, who was a rocker and Cher's former husband.

Devon Allman

Elijah Blue Allman's half-brother, who has backed up Cher's concerns about Elijah's dangerous condition.

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What they’re saying

“That is just the current set of problems.”

— Cher, Singer

“Elijah's condition, both physical and mental, was appalling and delusional, respectively.”

— Devon Allman, Elijah Blue Allman's half-brother

What’s next

The judge will decide in the coming weeks whether to grant Cher's request for a temporary conservatorship over her son's finances and personal affairs.

The takeaway

This case highlights the challenges celebrities can face in managing family members with severe mental health and addiction issues, especially when large sums of money are involved. Cher's petition raises questions about the balance between personal freedom and the need for court-ordered oversight to protect vulnerable individuals.