EXPLAINER: Britney Spears’ conservatorship, and its endgame
3 years, 1 month ago

EXPLAINER: Britney Spears’ conservatorship, and its endgame

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Britney Spears may be on the verge of freeing herself from the conservatorship that has controlled her life and money for nearly 14 years. California law says a conservatorship, called a guardianship in some states, is justified for a “person who is unable to provide properly for his or her personal needs for physical health, food, clothing, or shelter,” or for someone who is “substantially unable to manage his or her own financial resources or resist fraud or undue influence.” The conservator, as the appointee put in charge is called, may be a family member, a close friend or a court-appointed professional. Spears’ father and his attorneys justified the continued conservatorship by arguing that she was especially susceptible to people who seek to take advantage of her money and fame. But allowed to speak publicly in court in June, she called the conservatorship “abusive” and “stupid” and says it does her “way more harm than good.” WHAT HAPPENS IF THE JUDGE SAYS IT’S OVER? Britney Spears would likely hire financial managers, assistants and attorneys to perform many of the same duties previously performed by the conservatorship.

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Britney Spears Is 'Not Broke, Flies Private’ Says New Report After Bankruptcy Claims
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Britney Spears Is 'Not Broke, Flies Private’ Says New Report After Bankruptcy Claims

News 18  

The long-running court battle between Britney Spears and her father Jamie Spears, the former conservator, over how he handled her funds during the 13-year conservatorship has been resolved. “While Britney flies private and enjoys vacations, she’s far from going broke,” according to the ET source. According to TMZ, the singer’s mood swings are “shocking.” That being said, a source earlier …

Britney and Jamie Spears settlement avoids long, potentially ugly and revealing trial
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Britney and Jamie Spears settlement avoids long, potentially ugly and revealing trial

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Britney Spears and her father Jamie Spears will avoid what could have been a long, ugly and revealing trial with a settlement of the lingering issues in the court conservatorship that controlled her life and financial decisions for nearly 14 years. Spears’ attorney Mathew Rosengart had also sought a public reckoning over what he said was financial …

Britney Spears finally settles legal battle with father over conservatorship and finances
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Britney Spears finally settles legal battle with father over conservatorship and finances

Hindustan Times  

Britney Spears and her father Jamie Spears have settled their dispute over Jamie’s legal fees and management of his daughter’s finances, according to a report by People. What Britney and Jamie Spears' lawyers said "Although the conservatorship was terminated in November, 2021, her wish for freedom is now truly complete. Britney Spears won when the court suspended her father, and …

What was the deal with Britney Spears’s 13-year conservatorship?
1 year, 2 months ago

What was the deal with Britney Spears’s 13-year conservatorship?

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The conservatorship of the person and estate of Britney …

How Britney Spears' 13-year conservatorship restricted her ability to marry and have children
2 years, 6 months ago

How Britney Spears' 13-year conservatorship restricted her ability to marry and have children

Daily Mail  

Britney Spears shocked her fans when she testified in June 2021 that her conservatorship, which was put in place in 2008, prevented her from getting married or even having another child. However, according to experts who spoke to Rolling Stone, California law wouldn't have barred Britney from getting married or having children unless there was an explicit order to do …

Britney Spears channels her inner Instagram influencer as she promotes beauty treatment
3 years ago

Britney Spears channels her inner Instagram influencer as she promotes beauty treatment

Daily Mail  

Britney Spears has been exploring all of life's possibilities since having her nearly 14-year conservatorship terminated last month. Wow: The pop star, who has not released an album since 2016, showed off her impressive vocal range in the footage Impressive career: The mom-of-two cited Nielsen Music for reporting that she 'sold more than 70 million albums, singles and songs' It …

Britney Spears can now sign her own financial papers, declares judge
3 years ago

Britney Spears can now sign her own financial papers, declares judge

India TV News  

Pop singer Britney Spears can now sign her own financial paperwork, has been declared by the Los Angeles Superior Court judge, who formally ended the conservatorship. In the first hearing since a Los Angeles Superior Court judge formally ended the conservatorship that controlled the pop singer's life for nearly 14 years, the same judge has now sealed documents related to …

Britney Spears now can sign her own documents and manage her finances, judge rules
3 years ago

Britney Spears now can sign her own documents and manage her finances, judge rules

LA Times  

Britney Spears, shown in 2018, now can manage her own finances again after a judge granted a motion Wednesday. In their objection, the temporary conservators said Jamie Spears’ proposed termination order was “misleading and inaccurate,” especially with regard to unproven statements from his previous petitions. Weingarten — whom Jamie Spears hired amid conservatorship misconduct allegations in late October — wrote …

Britney Spears is protected from former manager Sam Lutfi due to restraining order issued in 2019
3 years, 1 month ago

Britney Spears is protected from former manager Sam Lutfi due to restraining order issued in 2019

Daily Mail  

Britney Spears is still protected from the former manager Sam Lutfi due to a five-year restraining order which was issued in 2019. I failed her,' he wrote referencing her recent court appearance in July where she battled to end the conservatorship which has been in place for 13 years Not so fast: But fans were quick to comment on the …

EXPLAINER: Conservatorships and how Britney Spears was freed
3 years, 1 month ago

EXPLAINER: Conservatorships and how Britney Spears was freed

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — A judge has freed Britney Spears from the conservatorship that controlled her life and money for nearly 14 years. California law says a conservatorship, called a guardianship in some states, is justified for a “person who is unable to provide properly for his or her personal needs for physical health, food, clothing, or shelter,” or for someone …

How the end of Britney Spears' conservatorship has finally given her total freedom over her life
3 years, 1 month ago

How the end of Britney Spears' conservatorship has finally given her total freedom over her life

Daily Mail  

Britney Spears's life took a dramatic turn for the better on Friday, as a judge ended her 13-year conservatorship - opening up a whole world of opportunities. Judge Brenda Penny has ruled that a conservatorship placed on Britney Spears by her father Jamie 13 years ago must now come to an end Supporters of the FreeBritney movement rally in support …

Britney freed: Judge dissolves Spears’ conservatorship
3 years, 1 month ago

Britney freed: Judge dissolves Spears’ conservatorship

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Britney Spears is free. ?” Spears’ attorney, Mathew Rosengart, told fans and reporters that the case “helped shine a light on conservatorships and guardianships from coast to coast, from California to New York. He made it his goal first to have James Spears removed from his role as conservator of his daughter’s finances before working to end …

Britney Spears freed from 13-year conservatorship
3 years, 1 month ago

Britney Spears freed from 13-year conservatorship

India Today  

Pop star Britney Spears on Friday regained control of her personal life and her money when a judge ended a 13-year conservatorship that became a cause celebre for fans and critics of an arrangement typically meant to protect the elderly. "Effective today, the conservatorship of the person and the estate of Britney Jean Spears is hereby terminated," Los Angeles Superior …

Judge dissolves Britney Spears' conservatorship
3 years, 1 month ago

Judge dissolves Britney Spears' conservatorship

Hindustan Times  

A Los Angeles judge on Friday ended the conservatorship that has controlled Britney Spears’ life and money for nearly 14 years. Britney Spears was a 26-year-old new mother at the height of her career when her father established the conservatorship, at first on a temporary basis, in February 2008 after a series of public mental health struggles. Rosengart made it …

Judge Dissolves Britney Spears' Conservatorship After 13 Years
3 years, 1 month ago

Judge Dissolves Britney Spears' Conservatorship After 13 Years

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING A California judge on Friday dissolved Britney Spears’ conservatorship, bringing an end to the legal arrangement that put strict limits on her personal and financial freedoms for more than 13 years. After news came down of the judge’s decision on Friday, Spears tweeted a video of her fans celebrating outside the courthouse, calling it the “best day …

Britney Spears conservatorship hearing: full timeline
3 years, 1 month ago

Britney Spears conservatorship hearing: full timeline

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In the filing, Jamie Spears’s legal team said: “Recent …

Freedom From Conservatorship Could Be Imminent For Britney Spears
3 years, 1 month ago

Freedom From Conservatorship Could Be Imminent For Britney Spears

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING LOS ANGELES — Britney Spears’ independence day may finally have arrived. #FreeBritney activists protest during a rally held in conjunction with a hearing on the future of Britney Spears' conservatorship at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse on Sept. 29, 2021, in Los Angeles, California. Chelsea Guglielmino via Getty Images Penny sided decisively with Spears and her attorney Mathew …

Britney is free: LA court releases singer from 13-year conservatorship
3 years, 1 month ago

Britney is free: LA court releases singer from 13-year conservatorship

The Telegraph  

Britney Spears was last night freed from a restrictive conservatorship which controlled her life and money for nearly 14 years, after a Los Angeles judge ruled it was "no longer required". Her plight rallied people around the world behind a #FreeBritney movement, hundreds of whom gathered outside the Los Angeles courthouse on Friday cheering and dancing to Spears' song "Stronger." …

Britney Spears’ conservatorship finally ends: ‘Britney as of today is a free woman’
3 years, 1 month ago

Britney Spears’ conservatorship finally ends: ‘Britney as of today is a free woman’

LA Times  

After nearly 14 years, Britney Spears’ conservatorship is over, an L.A. judge rules, and the pop star and her devout fans are celebrating the big news. Then they sang and danced to Spears’ hit “Stronger,” hollering the lyrics, “Now it’s nothing but my way / My loneliness ain’t killing me no more.” “What’s next for Britney — and this is …

From Elizabeth Warren to Matt Gaetz, the unexpected politicians who supported Britney Spears
3 years, 2 months ago

From Elizabeth Warren to Matt Gaetz, the unexpected politicians who supported Britney Spears

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “It’s offensive to a lot of …

Britney Spears thanks #FreeBritney supporters after dad's suspension from her conservatorship
3 years, 2 months ago

Britney Spears thanks #FreeBritney supporters after dad's suspension from her conservatorship

Firstpost  

Singer-songwriter Britney Spears expressed gratitude to her fans for their “constant resilience in freeing me from my conservatorship.” Britney Spears thanked fans who have called for years to #FreeBritney for major changes in the conservatorship that has long controlled her life and money. Spears’ identical posts on Twitter and Instagram on Monday were her first public comments on the case …

EXPLAINER: How conservatorships like Britney Spears’ work
3 years, 2 months ago

EXPLAINER: How conservatorships like Britney Spears’ work

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Britney Spears has successfully ousted her father from the conservatorship that controls her life and money, and she is likely to be freed to make her own decisions in November. Key were two women who in 2017 turned their hobby of picking apart Spears’ Instagram posts into a podcast, “ Britney’s ‘Gram.” It would help birth the …

Britney Spears freed from father’s ‘toxic’ conservatorship
3 years, 2 months ago

Britney Spears freed from father’s ‘toxic’ conservatorship

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Britney Spears has been freed from her father. In a major victory for the pop star, a judge on Wednesday suspended the singer’s father from the conservatorship that has controlled her life and money for 13 years, saying the arrangement “reflects a toxic environment.” Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Brenda Penny agreed with a petition from Spears …

Britney Spears' father suspended from conservatorship, this is how she reacted
3 years, 2 months ago

Britney Spears' father suspended from conservatorship, this is how she reacted

Hindustan Times  

Pop Star Britney Spears 'burst into tears' after hearing that a Los Angeles court suspended her father James Spears from the conservatorship that has controlled her life and money for 13 years, celebrity news magazine Page Six reported on Thursday. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Brenda Penny agreed with a petition from Spears saying that the arrangement “reflects a toxic …

Britney Spears' Father Suspended From Conservatorship After Long Legal Fight
3 years, 2 months ago

Britney Spears' Father Suspended From Conservatorship After Long Legal Fight

The Quint  

The Reuters report also stated that Jamie Spears will be replaced with an accountant, John Zabel, on a temporary basis. The judge also set a November date for hearing on whether to terminate the conservatorship that controlled Britney's life for 13 years. Thousands of supporters had gathered outside the Los Angeles courtroom ahead of the hearing, carrying signs with slogans …

Netflix's Britney VS Spears Trailer: Inside Britney Spears' Conservatorship
3 years, 3 months ago

Netflix's Britney VS Spears Trailer: Inside Britney Spears' Conservatorship

The Quint  

Despite the fact that Britney Spears’ conservatorship started in 2008, her testimony from 23 June was her first time speaking publicly about it. The new teaser also features snippets from her testimony, including, “I just want my life back… It’s been 13 years, and it’s enough.” The documentary is directed by Erin Lee Carr, and is scheduled to release on …

Britney Spears court filing says conservatorship should end
3 years, 3 months ago

Britney Spears court filing says conservatorship should end

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Britney Spears said in a court filing Wednesday that she agrees with her father that the conservatorship that has controlled her life and money since 2008 should be terminated. The filing in Los Angeles Superior Court from Spears’ attorney Mathew Rosengart says she “fully consents” to “expeditiously” ending the conservatorship, which her father James Spears, who has …

Britney Spears court filing says conservatorship should end
3 years, 3 months ago

Britney Spears court filing says conservatorship should end

India Today  

Britney Spears said in a court filing Wednesday that she agrees with her father that the conservatorship that has controlled her life and money since 2008 should be terminated. The filing in Los Angeles Superior Court from Spears’ attorney Mathew Rosengart says she “fully consents” to “expeditiously” ending the conservatorship, which her father James Spears, who has controlled it for …

In New Filing, Britney Spears Consents With The Petition To End Her Conservatorship
3 years, 3 months ago

In New Filing, Britney Spears Consents With The Petition To End Her Conservatorship

NPR  

In New Filing, Britney Spears Consents With The Petition To End Her Conservatorship Enlarge this image toggle caption AP AP LOS ANGELES — Britney Spears said in a court filing Wednesday that she agrees with her father that the conservatorship that has controlled her life and money since 2008 should be terminated. The filing in Los Angeles Superior Court from …

Britney Spears’ Father Jamie Spears Files to End Conservatorship
3 years, 3 months ago

Britney Spears’ Father Jamie Spears Files to End Conservatorship

The Quint  

The recent filing by Jamie Spears in a Los Angeles court 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,” BBC reported. "Ms Spears has told this Court that she wants control of her life back without the safety …

Britney Spears’ father Jamie Spears files petition to end conservatorship over pop star’s estate
3 years, 3 months ago

Britney Spears’ father Jamie Spears files petition to end conservatorship over pop star’s estate

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In the court documents, Spears cited the “Toxic” singer’s …

Britney Spears' father officially files to end her conservatorship after 13 years
3 years, 3 months ago

Britney Spears' father officially files to end her conservatorship after 13 years

Hindustan Times  

Britney Spears' father filed Tuesday to end the court conservatorship that has controlled the singer's life and money for 13 years. Britney Spears' father officially files to end her conservatorship after 13 years James Spears filed his petition to terminate the conservatorship in Los Angeles Superior Court. Britney Spears attorney Matthew Rosengart said in an email the filing “represents another …

Britney Spears’ father files to end 13-year conservatorship
3 years, 3 months ago

Britney Spears’ father files to end 13-year conservatorship

LA Times  

Britney Spears’ father filed Tuesday to end the court conservatorship that has controlled the singer’s life and money for 13 years. Rosengart, Britney Spears’ new attorney, said when he was hired in July that he intended to help end the conservatorship, and questioned whether it needed to be established in the first place, though he had not yet filed to …

Britney Spears' Father Has Filed A Petition To End Her Conservatorship
3 years, 3 months ago

Britney Spears' Father Has Filed A Petition To End Her Conservatorship

NPR  

Britney Spears' Father Has Filed A Petition To End Her Conservatorship Enlarge this image toggle caption AP AP LOS ANGELES — Britney Spears' father filed Tuesday to end the court conservatorship that has controlled the singer's life and money for 13 years. Tuesday's filing cites how Britney Spears' "impassioned plea" to end the legal arrangement in a June 23 speech …

Britney Spears' lawyer accuses Jamie Spears of trying to extort USD 2 million
3 years, 3 months ago

Britney Spears' lawyer accuses Jamie Spears of trying to extort USD 2 million

Hindustan Times  

The father of Britney Spears should step down immediately and without conditions from his role as conservator of her estate, the singer's lawyer said in court documents. Britney Spears' lawyer accuses Jamie Spears of trying to extort USD 2 million Mathew Rosengart, the pop star's lawyer, accused Jamie Spears of trying to link his departure from his 13-year-long role with …

Britney Spears' lawyers say father Jamie Spears is trying to 'extort' her with $2M request to resign
3 years, 3 months ago

Britney Spears' lawyers say father Jamie Spears is trying to 'extort' her with $2M request to resign

Daily Mail  

Britney Spears' lawyers claimed that she was being 'extorted' by her father Jamie Spears as he prepared to resign as her conservator, TMZ reported on Tuesday. Big request: Lawyers for Britney Spears, 39, argued that she was being 'extorted' by her father Jamie Spears, 69, after they claimed in court filings that he was asking for $2 million to step …

Britney Spears’ conservatorship fight is complex. This Q&A will get you up to speed
3 years, 4 months ago

Britney Spears’ conservatorship fight is complex. This Q&A will get you up to speed

LA Times  

Britney Spears’ 13-year-old conservatorship, with its recent battle over whether her father should have a role in it moving forward, has landed the pop star back in a spotlight that’s similar to the one she was facing in the 2000s. James “Jamie” Spears, the singer’s father, is conservator of her estate — on the money side — and was conservator …

Britney Spears' father says he's 'willing to step down' from conservatorship after pending matters are resolved in court
3 years, 4 months ago

Britney Spears' father says he's 'willing to step down' from conservatorship after pending matters are resolved in court

Firstpost  

James Spears, in a new court filing, has said while he’s been the “the unremitting target of unjustified attacks", he’ll step down from his conservatorship role after matters including the next judicial review of Britney Spears’ finances are resolved. The documents say that James Spears has been“the unremitting target of unjustified attacks” but “ he does not believe that a …

Britney Spears’ Father James Spears to Exit Conservatorship, but Departure Not Imminent
3 years, 4 months ago

Britney Spears’ Father James Spears to Exit Conservatorship, but Departure Not Imminent

News 18  

Britney Spears’ father said in a court filing Thursday that he is planning to step down from the conservatorship that has controlled her life and money for 13 years, but his departure is not imminent. The documents say that James Spears has been “the unremitting target of unjustified attacks” but “he does not believe that a public battle with his …

Britney Spears’ father James Spears will step down from the conservatorship
3 years, 4 months ago

Britney Spears’ father James Spears will step down from the conservatorship

Hindustan Times  

Britney Spears' father said in a court filing Thursday that he is planning to step down from the conservatorship that has controlled her life and money for 13 years, but his departure is not imminent. Spears is willing to step down when the time is right, but the transition needs to be orderly and include a resolution of matters pending …

Britney Spears's dad will exit conservatorship, but not yet
3 years, 4 months ago

Britney Spears's dad will exit conservatorship, but not yet

India Today  

Britney Spears’s father said in a court filing Thursday that he is planning to step down from the conservatorship that has controlled her life and money for 13 years, but his departure is not imminent. “Mr Spears is willing to step down when the time is right, but the transition needs to be orderly and include a resolution of matters …

Britney Spears’ dad will exit conservatorship, but not yet
3 years, 4 months ago

Britney Spears’ dad will exit conservatorship, but not yet

New Indian Express  

For most of the existence of the conservatorship, which was established in 2008, James Spears oversaw his daughter's personal affairs and money. "We look forward to continuing our vigorous investigation into the conduct of Mr. Spears, and others, over the past 13 years, while he reaped millions of dollars from his daughter's estate, and I look forward to taking Mr. …

Britney Spears’ dad will exit conservatorship, but not yet
3 years, 4 months ago

Britney Spears’ dad will exit conservatorship, but not yet

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Britney Spears’ father said in a court filing Thursday that he is planning to step down from the conservatorship that has controlled her life and money for 13 years, but his departure is not imminent. The documents say that James Spears has been “the unremitting target of unjustified attacks” but “he does not believe that a public …

Jamie Spears agrees to step down as Britney Spears’ conservator, but not immediately
3 years, 4 months ago

Jamie Spears agrees to step down as Britney Spears’ conservator, but not immediately

LA Times  

Jamie Spears, left, said Thursday in a court filing that he will go along with an “orderly transition” to a different conservator of daughter Britney Spears’ estate. Jamie Spears says is willing to step down as conservator of daughter Britney Spears’ estate, a position he has held since 2008, and go along with an “orderly transition” to a new conservator, …

Britney Spears' father says there are no grounds for his removal from the conservatorship
3 years, 4 months ago

Britney Spears' father says there are no grounds for his removal from the conservatorship

India Today  

Britney Spears’ father said in a court filing Friday that there are “no grounds whatsoever” for removing him from the conservatorship that controls her money and affairs. The allegations made by Britney Spears at hearings in June and July that seem to have spurred Rosengart’s call for her father’s removal, including “serious allegations regarding forced medical treatment and therapy, improper …

Britney Spears wants her father Jamie immediately removed as conservator
3 years, 4 months ago

Britney Spears wants her father Jamie immediately removed as conservator

Daily Mail  

Britney Spears is trying to get the next hearing on her conservatorship case moved up a month to expedite the process of removing her father as conservator of her estate, TMZ reported on Thursday. In court: Britney Spears is trying to get the next hearing on her conservatorship case moved up a month to expedite the process of removing her …

Britney Spears files petition to remove her father from her conservatorship
3 years, 4 months ago

Britney Spears files petition to remove her father from her conservatorship

Hindustan Times  

Britney Spears and her lawyer officially petitioned a judge on Monday to remove her father, James Spears, from the conservatorship that has controlled her life and money for 13 years. Britney Spears files petition to remove her father from the conservatorship Britney Spears' new attorney Matthew Rosengart said in documents filed in Los Angeles Superior court that the current legal …

Britney Spears’ new lawyer files to remove father’s control
3 years, 4 months ago

Britney Spears’ new lawyer files to remove father’s control

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Britney Spears’ new attorney petitioned Monday to oust her father from the conservatorship that has controlled her life and money for 13 years and replace him with a professional accountant. Matthew Rosengart said in documents filed in Los Angeles Superior court that the current legal arrangement “has grown increasingly toxic and is simply no longer tenable.” He …

Britney Spears' new lawyer files to remove father's control
3 years, 4 months ago

Britney Spears' new lawyer files to remove father's control

New Indian Express  

LOS ANGELES: Britney Spears' new attorney petitioned Monday to oust her father from the conservatorship that has controlled her life and money for 13 years and replace him with a professional accountant. Rosengart said in the filing that before he sought to end the conservatorship, he was first addressing "the most pressing issue facing Ms. Spears: removing Mr. Spears as …

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