Britney Spears and her father Jamie Spears, her former conservator, have settled their lengthy legal dispute over the payment of her legal fees and how he managed her finances during her 13-year conservatorship.
The two parties reached a settlement in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Thursday for an undisclosed amount after first filing regarding the issue in December 2021. The settlement helps the 42-year-old pop superstar avoid continued litigation, including a hearing scheduled for May. On his father’s alleged financial misconduct during Controversial legal system.
The infamous court-ordered conservatorship, which was implemented in 2008 after Spears’ performance flood of irregular behavior, directed the superstar’s personal and professional life and controlled his money for more than a decade. Jamie Spears, 71, previously served as conservator of her person and estate for years Resigned as his personal guardian in 2019 On “personal health reasons”. it was removed from the position of guardian of his property in September 2021, and the legal system was completely abolished more than two years ago, but the dispute over accounting issues and legal fees continued in court until last week.
The singer’s lawyer Matthew S. “Although the conservatorship was terminated in November 2021, her wish for independence has now truly been fulfilled,” Rosengart said in a statement to The Times on Monday. “As she wished, her liberty now also includes that she will no longer be required to appear in court or be involved in or otherwise engage in legal proceedings in this matter.”
Rosengart, who changed the direction of his situation after becoming a Grammy winner Appointed as his personal attorney In July 2021, stated that it has been “an honor and a privilege” to represent, protect and defend Britney Spears in that case.
Jamie Spears’ attorney, Alex Weingarten, also confirmed that an agreement has been reached to resolve all outstanding disputes, but he would not comment on specifics because the settlement is confidential.
“At the insistence of Ms. Spears’s lawyer, the settlement is confidential and I cannot discuss it,” Weingarten said in an email to The Times on Monday. “Jamie has nothing to hide and would be happy to reveal everything about every aspect of the conservatorship so the public can know the real truth. Jamie loves his daughter very much and has always done everything he can to protect her.
Last week, Weingarten told People Jamie Spears is also “thrilled that this is all behind them,” adding that it was “unfortunate that some irresponsible people in Britney’s life decided to drag this out for so long.”
Jamie Spears, who sought court approval for more $2 million She also demanded fees to be paid to her own lawyers, in payments to several law firms before officially relinquishing control of her daughter’s finances. However, Rosengart objected to the fees and argued that Britney Spears should not have to pay her father’s legal bills because he had paid himself millions as her conservator, improperly inspected He engaged in financial misconduct during his tenure new York Times informed of.
Jamie Spears has denied any wrongdoing.
The “…Baby One More Time” and “Toxic” singer appeared to address the latest legal development on Instagram in a since-deleted post that angered her parents.
“My family hurt me!!! There has been no justice and probably never will be!!!” she wrote, according to a screenshot of the Sunday Post published by tmz,
“The way I was raised, I was always taught right from wrong, but the two people who raised me that way hurt me!!! I’m so lucky to be here!!!”
Spears, who has long opposed she is afraid of her father, said that he has not expressed his views to his parents face to face. The mother of two also said she misses her home in Louisiana and wishes she could go there but “they took everything.”
Meanwhile, citing sources with “direct knowledge”, tmz It was reported Monday that Spears is in “grave danger” on both the mental and financial fronts, with her condition far worse than when she was under the control of the conservatorship.
Rosengart and Weingarten declined to comment on the allegations.
After the conservatorship ended, the “Mickey Mouse Club” alumna took back control of her life and narrative and enjoyed her newfound freedom, including making moves that appear to have created new sources of revenue .
In 2022, the former Las Vegas headliner signed a $15 million book deal, resulting in the publication of her explosive memoir. “The Woman in Me” Last fall. revelation account – Details of her early career, Romance with Justin Timberlake and Kevin Federline and the Conservatorship – were released to much fanfare and impressive sales. sold more than 1.1 million copies in the United States in its first week. In January, Gallery Books, a division of Simon & Schuster, announced That book sold over 2 million copies in multiple formats in the US alone. audiobook, Narrated by Oscar winner Michelle WilliamsBecame the fastest seller in the company’s history.
Hollywood producers including Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie and Reese Witherspoon are also reportedly considering it Adapt the book for the big screen.
Although Spears has retreated significantly From her live-performance career, she has been showcasing her independence and lifestyle on Instagram, posting photos of various destinations she has traveled to via private jet. She’s probably enjoying royalty too His 2022 collaboration with Elton John On “Hold Me Closer”, a reimagining of their 1970s classic “Tiny Dancer”.
