Elijah Blue Allman, aged 47, appeared in a Los Angeles court on Friday (January 5) for a hearing regarding a temporary conservatorship, with attorneys representing Cher, aged 77, present.

Cher’s legal team argued that an immediate takeover of her son’s finances was necessary, claiming it was a ‘life and death situation.’ According to court documents obtained by People, the filing expressed the singer’s concern that any money given to Elijah might be used for drugs. The conservatorship was deemed ‘urgently needed’ to safeguard Elijah’s property from potential loss or harm.

The documents stated that Elijah is currently incapable of managing his assets due to severe mental health and substance abuse issues. Cher, worried about her son’s well-being, feared he would be left with no financial support. The filing asserted that, given Elijah’s ongoing struggles, funds distributed to him might be immediately spent on drugs, putting his life at risk.

Cher reportedly worked diligently to get Elijah into treatment and provide the necessary help. However, the court did not grant the request for a temporary conservatorship on Friday. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Jessica A. Uzcategui ruled that attorneys representing Allman needed more time to prepare, as the documents had been filed the day before. The case was adjourned until a further hearing on January 29.

During the court appearance, Allman, accompanied by his wife Marieangela King, contended that there was no emergency requiring a conservator. He requested the release of a court-appointed attorney, having found his own counsel. Allman, at 47, stated that he was reconciling with his wife to work on their relationship after finding a path to sobriety. While acknowledging his mother’s concern, he expressed that he did not require her unsolicited help or support at that time.

The hearing on Friday focused on a temporary conservatorship order, with a subsequent hearing scheduled for March 6 to discuss a permanent order.