Cher she filed a second petition for custody of her son Elijah Blue Allman in April 2026 following a series of arrests and mounting legal troubles.
The news came out on April 17, 2026, Cher filed for guardianship in Los Angeles Superior Court earlier that week. The singer asked that singer Jason Rubin manage his son's finances. (Cher joins Elijah later Greg Allmanand son Chaz also late Sonny Bono.)
This is the second time Cher has sought to preserve Elijah's estate, as court documents say the pop star has said Elijah's health has “taken a turn for the worse” since Cher made a bid to save the estate in 2023, which was ultimately denied.
Keep scrolling to learn more about Cher's legal battle:
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Rachael Bennettcertified family law specialist and senior non-litigation attorney at Sullivan Law & Associates, violated the legal status of Us Weekly.
“To get a job caring for an older child in California, Cher would have to meet a very high legal standard,” Bennett said. Us in April 2026. “He must prove by clear and convincing evidence that Elijah is unable to take care of his basic needs, such as food, clothing, shelter or medical care, or that he is unable to manage his finances at all.”
The legal expert added, “Even if he proves that, the court still has to find that there is nothing else that is restrictive, like a trust or a power of attorney or some other kind of support.”
Why Cher's First Petition Was Rejected
Bennett explained Us that Cher's 2023 conservation effort was not found.
“His previous request was denied because the judge did not see enough evidence that the petition was untimely,” Bennett said. Us in April 2026. “At that time, Elijah was comforted by evidence that he was sober, that he was receiving treatment and that he was taking care of his finances.” The court felt that Cher's arguments relied heavily on fear of what might happen.
According to Bennett, Cher may have been “trying to get high” in her move.
“He thought there would be problems on the road,” said the lawyer. “The court told him that he should have waited until Elijah's life deteriorated before he intervened.”
Inside Elijah Blue Allman's Recent Legal Issues
Cher's 2026 lawsuit alleges that Elijah is currently being held at a mental hospital in New Hampshire in an effort to regain his sanity ahead of a criminal trial. He was arrested in New Hampshire earlier that year on two separate occasions.
His first arrest, for assault and trespassing, occurred in February 2026 after he allegedly caused a disturbance at a prep school in the state. Concord Police Department said Us that the unwelcome person was in a higher education institution and behaved badly. Reports also revealed that he is facing two charges of assault, trespassing, intimidation and disorderly conduct for this incident.
Elijah waived his arraignment on charges related to the incident and the trial is scheduled to begin on June 16, 2026.
Elijah's second arrest occurred in March 2026, when he was accused of burglarizing a home in Windham, New Hampshire. The police department in the city confirmed it Us that he was charged with burglary, two counts of criminal trespass and breach of bail.
In Per Cher's court, the arrest of her son adds to the “existing problems” that allegedly show her inability to handle her financial affairs. He went on to say that Elijah spends the money “quickly” and “almost mostly on drugs, expensive hotels and car transportation.”
This week on Legally Us, Rachael Bennett, certified family law specialist and senior attorney at Sullivan Law & Associates, dismisses Cher's request for custody of son Elijah Blue Allman following a series of legal issues. On April 17, the legendary singer asked Jason Rubin to manage his 49-year-old son's finances. “Ku […]
What Conservation Can Mean
“If this agency is approved, it will give a lot of power, but also a lot of control, especially over his finances only,” said legal expert Bennett. Us in April 2026. “Cher is asking for conservatorship, which means that someone appointed by the court will step in and manage Elijah's money.
Cher's Petition for Custody Denied
People reported that a judge denied Cher's request on April 24, 2026, finding that there was not “sufficient urgency” to grant the request.
Us Weekly contacted Cher's team for comment.
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