Cher seeks 120-day pause in California conservatorship bid as New Hampshire guardianship fight intensifies

Key points

• Cher’s attorneys filed papers with Judge Jessica Uzcategui requesting a 120-day postponement of the California conservatorship hearing to allow New Hampshire guardianship efforts to proceed.
• Cher’s team stated that if the New Hampshire guardianship is deemed permanent and protective, she will dismiss her California conservatorship action.
• Marieangela King-Allman, Allman’s estranged wife, filed for conservatorship in Los Angeles, claiming Cher and other relatives attempted to impose restraints without her knowledge.
• Cher’s attorneys argue King-Allman has a financial motive and has ignored Allman’s health needs, while King-Allman claims she dropped her divorce filing after seeing his treatment in New Hampshire.
• Allman’s brothers, Devon Allman and Chaz Bono, have filed for guardianship in New Hampshire, a step acknowledged by both Cher and King-Allman in court documents.
• A competency hearing for Allman is scheduled for October 22, following a July ruling that paused his Windham break-in case due to unresolved legal representation issues.

Background

This dispute follows earlier coverage of legal wrangling over Allman’s estate and mental health. Allman, the only son of Cher and the late Gregg Allman, has faced multiple legal and medical challenges in 2026, including hospitalization in New Hampshire and pending criminal charges. His residence is listed as Malibu, California, with no prior public connection to New Hampshire before the March incidents.

How outlets are covering it

WMUR emphasizes the complexity of the legal battle, noting that Cher, New Hampshire Hospital, and Allman’s brothers are aligned in opposing King-Allman’s conservatorship bid, citing her divorce history and alleged attempts to block hospital visits. MyNewsLA highlights the direct conflict between Cher and King-Allman, quoting Cher’s attorneys’ accusation that King-Allman is seeking financial control and King-Allman’s claim that Cher’s conservatorship would be viewed by Allman as punishment. Both sources agree on the 120-day delay request and the involvement of Allman’s brothers in the New Hampshire guardianship filing, but differ in emphasis: WMUR focuses on the multi-party legal tangle, while MyNewsLA centers on the personal and financial motivations of the two women.

Why it matters

The outcome will determine who controls the finances and medical decisions for a high-profile individual with significant mental health and substance abuse issues. The case also highlights the legal complexities of managing estates across state lines and the potential for family disputes to escalate into public legal battles.

What to watch

A competency hearing is scheduled for October 22. The next conservatorship hearing in California is set for Tuesday, unless Judge Jessica Uzcategui grants Cher’s request for a 120-day postponement. The resolution of the New Hampshire guardianship will likely determine whether Cher drops her California conservatorship bid.