Elijah Blue Allman is currently being held in a psychiatric facility in New Hampshire, where he faces a series of criminal charges. The situation has escalated into a legal dispute involving his estranged wife, Marieangela King-Allman, and his mother, pop icon Cher, who is advocating against King-Allman’s attempt to gain guardianship of her son.
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Cher, aged 80, recently submitted a supplemental legal brief in Los Angeles, contesting the possible appointment of King-Allman as guardian. The singer alleges that the estranged wife, 39, is more interested in financial gain and personal notoriety than in supporting Allman during his ongoing struggles. Cher’s legal arguments assert that King-Allman has been out of touch with Allman during a critical period of his life, including their previous divorce proceedings and King-Allman’s lack of support while Allman faced challenges leading to his current situation.
According to the documents submitted to the court, both the New Hampshire State Hospital and Allman’s family oppose King-Allman’s guardianship. Cher’s filing claims, “Mrs. King-Allman clearly sees a financial opportunity to control his income,” suggesting that her motivations are suspect. The documents, secured by PEOPLE, also highlight a significant estrangement between King-Allman and Allman, as she has been pursuing divorce since 2021, and the couple’s relationship had deteriorated well before his arrest.
Elijah Blue Allman, aged 50, remains in the psychiatric hospital, where a guardianship order was initiated by the facility on July 7. In response, Cher expressed her wish to see her son’s half-brothers, Chaz Bono and Devon Allman, appointed as guardians. A court hearing intended to resolve this guardianship dispute was scheduled for September 1 but was postponed to December 1 after King-Allman did not appear.
King-Allman alleged in her filings that Elijah had long been estranged from his family, who she claims attempted to impose a conservatorship without her consent. She expressed concerns about the effectiveness of appointing a conservator, especially someone chosen by Cher, insisting that it could hinder her husband’s recovery. “I strongly believe that Elijah needs a robust, long-term treatment plan,” she stated, warning that the imposition of a conservatorship might harm his recovery process.
Cher’s previous attempts to secure the conservatorship of her son’s estate began in December 2023 but were voluntarily dismissed by her in September 2024, following statements from Allman’s legal representatives that the dismissal would allow the family to concentrate on healing and rebuilding their relationships. However, Cher later noted that Allman’s condition had worsened since her initial filing, prompting her return to court with a new petition to gain conservatorship, which was denied by a Los Angeles judge in April.
The underlying tension in this family drama stems from a history of personal and legal strife. Allman and King-Allman were married in 2013, but marriage troubles surfaced with multiple divorce filings, including attempts made in April 2025 that remained unresolved. Cher’s filings reveal her deep concern for her son’s well-being, citing King-Allman’s inaction during Allman’s struggles prior to his arrest and her subsequent motives as problematic.
The upcoming hearings are set to address who will be entrusted with the significant responsibilities associated with Allman’s guardianship. As the discussions continue, it remains to be seen how these legal battles will unfold and impact Allman’s ongoing treatment and recovery.
The next court date in December is anticipated to be a pivotal moment, as both sides present their cases regarding guardianship. The judge’s decision will not only affect Allman’s immediate care but also potentially shape the dynamics within the family as they navigate this challenging period.