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Cher's request for a temporary conservatorship over her son Elijah Blue Allman has been turned down by a judge in the US.

The singer filed for the order last year due to Allman's alleged substance abuse and mental health issues.

But Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Jessica A Uzcategui has denied the petition.

, she said Allman had proved "he has managed his finances" and "has remained drug free".

Allman had to submit several drug tests before the hearing.

A conservatorship is normally granted by a court for individuals who are unable to make their own decisions, like those with dementia or other mental illnesses.

It can be used to manage a person's financial affairs or personal affairs or both.

reported that Cher's lawyers again voiced their concerns about Allman's mental health during Monday's hearing.

The judge said: "I don't question Cher's concerns being driven by concern for her son. I don't think [Allman] questions that."

But she concluded that much of what the star's legal team was arguing was based on hypotheticals and "fears".

, Ms Uzcategui will still consider a larger, long-term conservatorship at a hearing in March.