Cher and Wealth at Odds: Drama Unfolds in Elijah Blue Allman's Divorce
Elijah Allman's Ex-Wife, Marieangela King, Ready for Battle: Cher's Nephew Enters Rehab After 'Drug Overdose'
In a dramatic turn of events, Elijah Blue Allman's estranged wife, Marieangela King (aka Queenie King), is firing back at her ex-husband and his wealthy family after dragging his superstar mother, Cher, into their messy divorce.
The 37-year-old singer filed for divorce from Elijah, 48, on April 8 after 11 years of marriage, citing "irreconcilable differences." But things took a dark turn when Marieangela demanded $6,000 a month in spousal support and "exclusive use" of their 2017 Toyota Prius.
Now, new court filings obtained by The Scholarly Note reveal that Marieangela is asking the court to grant temporary spousal support in the amount of $6,500 per month and $10,000 for attorney's fees. This comes after Elijah was discharged from a hospital following a "drug overdose" on June 14.
According to TMZ (now The Scholarly Note), Elijah was rushed to the hospital last Saturday after being found "acting erratically." Authorities confirmed that drugs were discovered inside the home, and an investigation into the incident remains ongoing.
But Marieangela is not backing down. In a desperate plea with the court, she claims she has very little income and needs spousal support to cover her expenses of $12,000 per month ($5,000 for rent and $1,500 for groceries and household supplies). She alleges that Elijah's famous family has money and that he can afford her attorney's fees and costs - at the rate of $300 per hour - from his various sources of income.
The self-proclaimed "housewife" and "homemaker" from Los Angeles reveals in court documents that her total assets, including money in her checking and savings accounts, is a paltry $3,651.96. Meanwhile, Elijah's net worth is estimated to be significantly higher, thanks to his family's vast fortune.
Marieangela claims that she hasn't had income since she put her career on hold in 2009 "to attend to domestic duties and support Elijah's career." She alleges that the "entertainment market is difficult" and that she has not been able to develop her career while supporting Elijah "and his family's priorities, especially under such a high-profile magnifier."
She also claims that Elijah was the "sole provider" during their marriage, covering her health and auto insurance plans. Marieangela alleges that he was receiving a minimum of $20,000 a month from two separate accounts and that this was just an advance of what he was owed.
In a surprising twist, Cher has been dragged into the messy divorce. Marieangela claims that Elijah's mother has financially supported him throughout their marriage, using her vast wealth to fund his lifestyle.
But here's the juicy part: Marieangela is accusing Cher of being involved in Elijah's substance abuse issues. She alleges that Cher has not been supportive of Elijah's recovery and "actively works to keep Elijah from getting clean and sober or receiving mental health treatment that he desperately needs."
The drama doesn't stop there. Elijah was recently spotted at celebrity hotspot Chateau Marmont, looking like a zombie after allegedly hitting rock bottom.
Sources close to the couple reveal that things between Marieangela and Elijah could get ugly, especially if they're not seeing eye-to-eye on claims she's made.
"There's no doubt that Marieangela has supported Elijah emotionally and even financially at times throughout their marriage," says one insider. "But saying she completely put her career on hold since 2009 for him feels like a stretch."
The source continues, "Elijah has always encouraged her and helped her whenever he could. Their support for each other was mutual. She had to show more love and patience during his relapses and low points, but their marriage had its highs too."
But Marieangela is not going down without a fight. In court documents, she states that discovery, through valuation and forensic accounting, is needed to determine the value of their marital property and assets.
"I am asking the Court to direct full financial disclosure from Respondent (Allman), including business, trust, and personal accounts, and to authorize forensic tracing of all funds used to support our marital lifestyle," she writes.
The drama-filled divorce battle between Elijah Blue Allman's estranged wife, Marieangela King, and his famous family is only just beginning. Stay tuned for more updates on this juicy celebrity scandal!