Cher is back in the news, and no, she doesn’t have something new to say about Trump. Well, she probably does, but that’s not what the story’s about.
Here’s the latest: Cher has withdrawn her petition for conservatorship over her son, Elijah Blue Allman, after nearly a year of legal battles.
The 78-year-old music icon had sought control over her 48-year-old son’s financial and personal decisions, citing his past struggles with drug addiction and mental health issues. On Friday, Cher filed a notice to withdraw the conservatorship request at Los Angeles Superior Court. In a Zoom hearing, Judge Jessica Uzcategui formally dismissed the case, congratulating both parties’ lawyers. Neither Cher nor Elijah attended the hearing.
The conflict began when Cher petitioned for conservatorship in December 2023, arguing that Elijah’s history of addiction and health problems made him incapable of managing his $120,000 yearly trust fund. She feared he would use the money to fuel his addiction, putting his life in danger. Elijah, however, fiercely opposed the conservatorship, claiming he was fully capable of managing his own finances and had been sober and productive, releasing new music and working on creative projects.
In the months leading up to the court’s final decision, Elijah and Cher participated in a private mediation session. The mediation was reportedly successful, and the two reached an undisclosed agreement, bringing the contentious legal battle to a close.
Throughout the dispute, Elijah expressed concerns about his mother’s ability to handle his affairs, citing her past struggles with depression. He also accused her of trying to control his life by sending him to a rehab facility in Mexico under false pretenses in October 2023. Elijah’s wife, Marieangela King, supported his claims, alleging that Cher’s actions were detrimental to her husband’s recovery. King had previously criticized Cher for excluding her from decisions regarding Elijah’s treatment.
The withdrawal of the conservatorship marks the end of a deeply personal and public battle, with both sides hopeful for better relations moving forward.
