"This conservatorship is doing me more harm than good. I have the right to live.

Britney Spears was put under conservatorship a decade ago. This conservatorship controlled Britney's career, money spending, and even her ability to drive her own car. 2021 was the result of years of struggle to escape the conservatorship her father Jamie had placed on Britney Spears.

Jamie was already her primary conservator by the start of the year and Britney was fighting against his selection to be her co-conservator. She didn't win the 2020 vote to have him removed, but her personal choice was chosen to be her co-conservator. This was her first win that would end her conservatorship.

Here's how Britney became free at 40 in 2021.

"Framing Britney Spears" Debuts

The release of "Framing Britney Spears", on February 5, sparked intense public interest in Britney's well-being. Britney's career from child actress to international pop singer was documented in the documentary. It highlighted some of her injustices. Britney was not happy in her conservatorship.

Britney's Boyfriend Sam Asghari Defends Her Father

Britney's boyfriend Sam Asghari expressed his views on Britney and Jamie's conservatorship shortly after the film was released. Jamie was even called a "dick" by him, indicating that tensions were growing behind the scenes.

"It's important to communicate that I don't respect anyone trying to control my relationship or throw obstacles in our path. Jamie is, in my opinion, a complete dick. "I won't go into detail because I have always respected your privacy, but at the same moment, I didn’t come here to be unable to express my opinion or freedom," Sam wrote.

Jamie Declares He Wants to End Conservatorship

Vivan Lee Thoreen (Jamie's attorney) revealed in March that Britney's father wanted to end the conservatorship. Although he acknowledged that he wasn’t the perfect dad and didn’t always see Britney’s best interests, he said that he made all decisions for her.

"[Jamie] would like Britney to not have a conservatorship. Britney will decide if the conservatorship should be ended. Vivan explained CNN that Britney can file a petition to end her conservatorship if she so desires.

Britney's Lawyer Requests That Jodi Montgomery Be Made Permanent Conservator

Britney " asked for the resignation of her father Jamie Spears, her permanent personal conservator. Jodi Montgomery was chosen to take Jamie's place. She had been acting as temporary conservator since Jamie retired in 2019 due to "personal reasons".

Britney Asks To Speak In Court For the First Time

Britney requested to speak in court in April. This was her first opportunity to express her opinions and thoughts to the judge. Britney's court-appointed attorney Samuel D. Ingham III requested the permission during a hearing about her father's legal expenses.

"The conservatee requested that I request from the court a statut hearing at which she could address the court directly," he inquired to the judge in charge of the case.

Britney addresses the Court with a 24 minute statement

Britney gave a powerful, 24 minute speech to the court nearly two months later. Britney spoke about her 13-year-old life under an abusive conservatorship. Britney stated that she was "traumatized" and was driven to depression by her circumstances.

Britney also shared the conditions of her conservatorship, including claims that she was forced to take and perform lithium contra her will. Britney also revealed that she was prevented from marrying or having children. She explained that an IUD she was not allowed to remove had been placed in her body. She also expressed her desire for her own legal representation.

"I want my life back... I truly believe that this conservatorship is abusive. This conservatorship is doing me more harm than good. I have the right to live a normal life. I have worked all my life. Britney stated that she deserves the same rights as everyone else.

Britney's request to remove her father as co-conservator is denied by a judge

Britney made pleas to the court. Judge Brenda Penny denied Britney's motion to remove Jamie as conservator of her estate. Britney's lawyer filed a motion last November asking for the court to make the Bessemer Trust the sole administrator.

"The conservator requested that James P. Spears be suspended immediately after the appointment by Bessemer Trust Company in California, N.A. According to E!, the court order denied James P. Spears' request to be the sole conservator of the estate. News.

Jamie's lawyers reportedly filed two filings during the hearing. One asked the judge for an investigation into Britney's claims against her father earlier in the month.

Bessemer Trust Resigns from Britney's Conservatorship

The Bessemer Trust asked Britney to resign after hearing her thoughts on her conservatorship.

"Petitioner is aware that the Conservatee object to the continuation of her Conservatorship, and wishes to terminate the Conservatorship. "Petitioner has listened to the Conservatee, and respects her wishes," a filed.

Britney's Manager and Attorney Both Resign

Britney's attorney Samuel D. Ingham III was fired on July 6. This came just weeks after she expressed her desire for her own representation. Britney stated that Sam had been her attorney for 13 years and she was close to him. However, she said that she would prefer the freedom to choose her own lawyer.

After 25 years of being Britney's manager Larry Rudolph resigned shortly thereafter. Although he didn't have anything to do the conservatorship, Rudolph revealed that he hadn't been in touch with Britney in over two years and had no idea she was expressing her desire to retire.

Britney and me have not spoken in over two years. Britney informed me that she would be taking a long-term hiatus from work. I found out that Britney had announced her intention to retire earlier today. As you all know, I have not been involved in the conservatorship or its operations so I don't know much. I believe Britney is best served by me being her manager. My professional services are no longer required. This is my formal resignation. We have achieved so much together over the past 25 years. I will be forever grateful. Britney, I wish you all the best. I'll always be there for you if she ever has to," Larry wrote in an email to Jamie and Jodi.

Britney Hires Her Own Lawyer

Britney revealed to the court that Mathew Rosengart, a former federal prosecutor, had been chosen as her attorney during a hearing held on July 14. They immediately began to work together and Britney announced that she would file abuse charges against her father during the hearing.

"I am here to get rid my dad and accuse him of conservatorship abuse. My dad has made my life miserable through this conservatorship. I thought they were trying kill me," Britney stated in court. She also said that her father "needs" to be removed from the courtroom.

Britney's lawyer files a request for a new conservator

Mathew Rosengart , Britney's conservator, filed a petition to replace Jamie with Jason Rubin. Rubin is a CPA and specializes in forensic public account. He requested that Jason be granted the power to revoke Britney's other powers of attorney, which would allow him to make further decisions for Britney and pursue professional opportunities.

Jamie agrees to step down as Britney's Conservator

Jamie declared his intention to step down as conservator in August. However, there wasn't a set time. His lawyer stated that Jamie would work with Britney's attorney and the court to prepare for a transition into a new conservator, even though she felt there were no urgent circumstances to justify his immediate suspension.

She noted that there was no reason to suspend or remove him, and pointed out his "public fight with his daughter" as the primary reason he decided to step down.

Jamie Files A Petition to End Britney's Conservatorship

Britney's father submitted a petition on September 7 to end her conservatorship. However, it still had to be approved by the judge. Jamie expressed his best wishes for his daughter in the document.

"As Mr. Spears repeatedly stated, all he desires is the best for his daughter. "Mr. Spears believes that Ms. Spears should be able to manage her own life if she wants to end the conservatorship," the filing stated.

Jamie is Officially Suspended As Conservator

Jamie was officially removed as conservator of Britney’s estate on September 28th. Judge said that she felt the suspension was in the "best interests of the conservator" and that the current situation was unacceptable.

Although the ruling did not remove Jamie from Britney’s financial affairs it was a significant step in the right direction. Jamie was replaced immediately by John Zabel, a CPA.

Britney's Conservatorship Has been Officially Ending

Britney was released from her conservatorship in November 12. On November 12, Britney was released from her conservatorship by Judge Penny .

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Title: Britney Spears' Fight For Freedom in 2021
Sourced From: toofab.com/2022/01/01/britney-spears-fight-for-freedom-in-2021/
Published Date: Sat, 01 Jan 2022 16:10:52 +0000

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