Jamie Spears, the 69-year-old father of Britney Spears, has formally filed papers to end the 13-year conservatorship that gave him the power to oversee the singer’s life and finances.
The papers were filed with the LA Superior Court yesterday.
It comes two months after Britney, 39, gave testimony detailing how the conservatorship, which she called “abusive”, was impacting her life and how she wanted to take back control.
She has previously said she would not perform again while her father has control over her finances and business arrangements.
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Her father’s filing states, “Recent events related to this conservatorship have called into question whether circumstances have changed to such an extent that grounds for establishment of a conservatorship may no longer exist.
“Ms Spears has told this Court that she wants control of her life back without the safety rails of a conservatorship … As Mr Spears has said again and again, all he wants is what is best for his daughter,” it continues.
“If Ms Spears wants to terminate the conservatorship and believes that she can handle her own life, Mr Spears believes that she should get that chance.”
The conservatorship was instigated in 2008 after Britney went through some very public mental health challenges. At first, her father Jamie has control over both her personal life and her estate/finances. In 2019, following a period of ill health, Spears Snr stepped down as conservator of her personal life. A licensed conservator, Jodi Montgomery, took over this aspect of the conservatorship.
However, Jamie Spears remained a conservator over his daughter’s finances.
He’s now accepted this should no longer continue.
“[Britney Spears] wants to control the money she has made from her career and spend it without supervision or oversight,” the filing continues. “She wants to be able to get married and have a baby if she so chooses. In short, she wants to live her life as she chooses without the constraints of a conservator or court proceeding.”
His filing does not mean Britney’s conservatorship automatically ends. That will now be up to Judge Brenda Penny. The next hearing on the matter is scheduled for September 29.
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Britney Spears recently took on new legal representation: attorney Mathew Rosengart. He welcomed news of the filing.
“This filing represents a massive legal victory for Britney Spears, as well as vindication.”
He went on to say that this did not absolve Spears Snr from explaining all his actions during the years of conservatorship.
“It appears that Mr Spears believes he can try to avoid accountability and justice, including sitting for a sworn deposition and answering other discovery under oath, but as we assess his filing (which was inappropriately sent to the media before it was served on counsel) we will also continue to explore all options.”
Cam
The court found for him again and again, even after Brittney Testified. But isn’t it interesting that the SECOND she gets her own attorney suddenly more than one person, including her father is trying to back away from the conservatorship.
Looks like the judge and any other folks associated with this should be investigated if her new attorney could get movement that quickly.
Gabby
Her father is clearly scared of going to trial over this as it will most likely reveal how much of her money he “mishandled.” Just a couple of weeks ago he was claiming his daughter had dementia and addiction issues and now he feels she’s perfectly fine? Does not make sense. It’s very sad what this girl has been through and infuriating that she still has to go through a judge to be able to spend her own hard earned money. If she had no money = none of these people would care.
ShiningSex
F*CK BRITNEY SPEARS. SHE’S AWFUL AND A NUT.
rickywintour
F*ck you too troll! Your a horrible person and need to kick the bucket disgusting hater!
Fahd
Britney’s new attorney must have found some grounds to suspect that Britney’s father was not always acting in Britney’s best interest in managing her money and other matters. Her father won’t escape accountability by flipping/backpedaling, as Britney’s new attorney states.
Britney’s father supporting the end of the conservatorship is something the judge will/should take into account, but I don’t think it’s going to be enough for the judge to end such a long-standing conservatorship. Conservatorships are supposed to depend on the medical/psychological and court investigator reports the judge receives. I think the judge is going to order a reevaluation/reinvestigation before deciding, but that may be ongoing and may be the subject of the next hearing. Let’s hope so, and let’s hope that the judge lifts the conservatorship.
Btw, this story was on the German television nightly news today. She has a huge fan base.
Caddy4J
Britney’s father put her thru pure hell for over 13 years. And of course, it was to keep his pockets full. Anyone involved in this conservatorship should be investigated. how many millions did they steal from her in order to live in that lavish lifestyle. Maybe Britney was off her rocker at a time, but you mean to tell me nobody could help her in 13 years? Sounds awfully fishy to me. The she gets a new lawyer that has BALLS, goes after everyone involved, and now they’re resigning one by one. Someone needs to go to jail if wrongdoing in those 13 years is proven. I hope the judge releases her from the conservatorship so she can feel free to do what she’s been wanting for years, do, marry Sam, have another child, and finally find happiness with no one looking over her shoulder. Kevin better start looking for a job to support all his other kids and stop living off Britney as their kids will become of age and no more child support will be paid. He’s a disgusting lizard just like her father.
Doug
Wasn’t he asking for a million or so dollars last week before he would do this?
Max
he’s scared of going up against Britney’s high-powered lawyer in court. he’s sponged off of her money for the last 13 years.
arthurb3
She is 40!!!!!!????