Cher Faces Steep Legal Hurdle in Bid for Conservatorship of Son Elijah Blue

Quick catch-up: Cher is back in court over son Elijah Blue Allman, asking a judge (again) to put someone else in charge of his money. This round looks a lot more serious than the last one, and there are some very specific legal hurdles she has to clear to make it happen.

What Cher is asking for now

On April 17, Cher filed to place a conservatorship over Elijah Blue Allman’s estate only — meaning finances, not his personal life. She is asking the court to appoint professional fiduciary Jason Rubin to manage her 49-year-old son’s funds and cut off his ability to access or control them on his own.

The legal bar is high (on purpose)

Family law specialist Rachael Bennett broke down what Cher has to prove in California: the court needs clear and convincing evidence that Elijah either cannot meet basic personal needs like food, clothing, shelter, or medical care, or that he is completely unable to manage his money. And even if the judge believes that, they still have to decide there is no less restrictive workaround — think a trust, a power of attorney, or another support structure — before stepping in with a conservatorship.

Why the first try was denied

This is Cher’s second attempt. She first petitioned in 2023, and a judge shut it down in January 2024. According to Bennett, the court didn’t see enough proof that Elijah was incapacitated at that time. He countered with evidence that he was sober, in treatment, and handling his own financial affairs. The court essentially felt Cher’s filing was based on what might go wrong, not what had already gone wrong.

"The court basically told her that she had to wait until Elijah’s life basically deteriorated before it would step in."

What changed since then

New court documents, obtained by Page Six, say Elijah’s situation has "significantly deteriorated" since that first petition. The filings state he is currently confined to a psychiatric hospital in New Hampshire so doctors can try to restore his competency to stand trial on criminal charges. The documents also claim this is just his current set of issues — and that he lacks a real understanding of money and cannot manage his finances.

The recent arrests, charges, and court dates

• February in New Hampshire: Elijah was arrested after an alleged disturbance at a prep school. Concord Police described an unwelcome person on campus behaving belligerently. He faced two counts of assault plus single counts of criminal trespass, criminal threatening, and disorderly conduct. He waived arraignment on those charges, and a trial is set for June 16.
• Last month in Windham, New Hampshire: He was arrested again, accused of breaking into a home. Charges include burglary, two counts of criminal mischief, and breach of bail.

If the judge says yes

If Cher’s petition is granted, the control would be focused — and mostly financial. A court-appointed fiduciary (the one Cher named is Jason Rubin) would step in to handle Elijah’s money, likely putting him on a controlled allowance. He would not be able to freely access or manage his own funds.

Family note

Cher shares Elijah with her late ex-husband Gregg Allman. They were married from 1975 to 1979. Gregg died in 2017 at 69 after a battle with throat cancer.

For what it’s worth, in this legal fight Elijah has pushed back on characterizations of his mental health in the past, but the current filings focus on his competency and his ability to manage money. Us Weekly has reached out to Cher’s team for comment.