A conservatorship is typically granted to individuals unable to make their own decisions — such as those with dementia or severe mental illness — and can be used to manage financial or medical affairs.
At the time, Cher filed two immediate temporary conservatorship requests. Both were denied. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Jessica Uzcategui ruled that Elijah had demonstrated he had “managed his finances” and “remained drug free.”
Elijah Blue Allman at the Korn’s Family Values Tour in Los Angeles, California on April 19, 2007. | Source: Getty Images
The judge acknowledged that Cher’s request appeared to come from a place of concern but said her legal team was arguing based on hypotheticals and “fears.” At that time, Elijah had also claimed that he was sober and was receiving regular treatment.
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A Private Settlement and Hopes for Healing
While the temporary requests were rejected, a longer-term conservatorship bid remained unresolved until 2024. After pausing their court battle in May to attempt a private resolution, the case was ultimately dismissed. Cher dropped her conservatorship bid after reaching a private settlement with her son.
Elijah Blue Allman and Cher at the 5th Annual Fire and Ice Ball in Century City, California on December 7, 1994. | Source: Getty Images
Elijah’s lawyers, Cage & Miles, said the outcome “allows the parties to focus on healing and rebuilding their family bond, a process that began during mediation and continues today.”
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Meanwhile, Cher’s attorneys told the court that the family had reached a private settlement, though details were not publicly disclosed. The BBC reported it had contacted Cher’s attorney for comment at the time.
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