Cher did not pull any punches in her recent court filing. For her custody hearing over her conservatorship battle involving her son Elijah Blue Allman.
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The pop legend appeared in court on Friday (August 28). She called out her daughter-in-law, Marieangela King-Allman. In court documents obtained by PEOPLE, the 80-year-old stated that she believed Marieangela only wanted to be Elijah's legal guardian because of the financial gain that comes with it.
"The New Hampshire State Hospital, and the rest of the family remain adamantly opposed to Mrs. King-Allman serving. Given her estrangement from Elijah.
the statement reads.
Cher Slams Daughter-in-Law in Recent Court Filing
She goes on to cite her negligence in caring for Eijaj during their pending divorce battle.
"As evidenced by the previously pending divorce refusal and failure to assist Elijah and Kayti Pease while he was struggling before he was arrested in New Hampshire. And/or because the family believes that she is inserting herself back into the picture on a quest for money and/or a bit of fame," the statement concludes
However, in an exclusive statement to People, Cher's daughter-in-law denied her claims. She said she only wants what's best for Elijah. This includes a long-term treatment plan.
"As Elijah's wife of 13 years, I love him and want what is best for him, which is a robust and long-term treatment plan," she said in the statement. "My husband and his mother have been estranged for many years, and she has repeatedly blocked my efforts to get him help. If she is in control of who becomes conservator, I believe it would jeopardize his chances of a hopeful recovery."
Elijah was placed into a psychiatric facility earlier this year after finding himself in two separate legal incidents.
The first incident was related to a nuisance that he caused in the dining hall at St. Paul's School, a private boarding school in Concord, New Hampshire. He faced charges including simple assault, criminal trespass, and disorderly conduct.
The filing adds that there is a hearing set for September 1 to determine whether Marieangela can or should" serve.
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