Britney Spears opens up about "demoralizing" conservatorship
The pop star said she's grateful to be able to use her car, own an ATM card and see "cash for the first time."
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Britney Spears' conservatorship could end at today's hearing
The hearing will be the first since her father, Jamie Spears, was removed as a co-conservator.
Britney Spears: My family hurt me "deeper than you'll ever know"
Pop star takes to Instagram to address their "humiliating" behavior and says she's "tired of being this understanding Mother Teresa."
Britney Spears' father suspended from conservatorship
"This suspension is directly what Britney wanted, she does not want Jamie in her life," Britney's lawyer said in court.
Britney Spears' father suspended as conservator
After 13 years, Britney Spears' father, Jamie Spears, was suspended as conservator of her $60 million estate Wednesday. A Los Angeles judge said the decision was in the best interest of the singer, saying the arrangement "reflects a toxic environment." CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has the details from outside the courtroom. Then, Carolyn Reinach Wolf, an executive partner and director of mental health law at the firm Abrams Fensterman, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with her legal analysis.
Judge weighs Britney Spears' conservatorship
A Los Angeles judge will hear arguments Wednesday about whether to remove Britney Spears' father as her conservator or if the conservatorship should end altogether. Morgan Whitlatch, legal director at the Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities, spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the possible outcomes.
Britney Spears conservatorship battle returns to court today
A Los Angeles judge could decide whether to keep her father as a conservator or end the court-ordered arrangement after 13 years.
Britney Spears' father criticizes potential replacement for conservatorship
Jamie Spears is claiming the man nominated to replace him is not qualified to serve as a conservator of his daughter's estate, according to new legal filings.
Britney Spears' legal team responds to report of surveillance by her father
"Mr. Spears has crossed unfathomable lines," attorney Mathew Rosengart said in a filing asking for Jamie Spears' removal from the conservatorship.
Britney Spears doesn't want her father to "impede" prenup with fiancé
The pop star's legal team wants her father replaced with a "temporary, short term" conservator when both sides meet again in court on September 29.
Britney Spears' father files petition to end conservatorship after 13 years
"This filing represents another legal victory for Britney Spears — a massive one — as well as vindication for Ms. Spears," the singer's attorney, Mathew Rosengart, said in a statement to CBS News.
Spears' lawyer claims her father wants $2 million before leaving conservatorship
"Britney Spears will not be extorted," a court filing said.
Britney Spears' father to step down from conservatorship
"We are pleased that Mr. Spears and his lawyer have today conceded in a filing that he must be removed," Britney Spears' attorney said. "It is vindication for Britney."
Britney Spears' father steps down as conservator
After months of pressure, Britney Spears' father Jamie, has agreed to eventually step aside as conservator of her estate, a position he's held since 2008. Carolyn Reinach Wolf, an executive partner and director of mental health law at the firm of Abrams Fensterman, joins CBSN's Michael George to discuss what's next in the pop star's legal battle.
Britney Spears' father to step down
Britney Spears' father, Jamie, said he's willing to step down from his role in her conservatorship "when the time is right," according to court documents filed Thursday. For years, the pop star has pushed to remove her father from the court-appointed arrangement that has controlled her career and finances for 13 years. CBS Los Angeles has more.
Britney Spears files to remove her father as conservator
In the filings, which ask the court to appoint a neutral professional as the new conservator, Spears' legal team argues that the current situation is "traumatizing, insane, and depressing" for the pop star.
Latest on Britney Spears conservatorship case
An attorney for Britney Spears asked a Los Angeles court on Monday to oust her father as conservator of her nearly $60 million estate. Spears is accusing him of abusing his power. CBS Los Angeles has the details.
Britney Spears battles to end conservatorship
A judge ruled that Britney Spears can hire her own lawyer as she fights to end her years-long conservatorship, which the pop star says is abusive.
Britney Spears allowed to choose own attorney
A Los Angeles judge awarded Britney Spears the right to choose her own attorney to represent her in her conservatorship case. The 39-year-old pop singer continues to fight to regain control of her personal life and $60 million estate from her father, Jamie Spears. Carolyn Reinach Wolf, an executive partner and director of mental health law for the firm of Abrams Fensterman, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss where Spears' case now stands.
Britney Spears' conservatorship back in court
Britney Spears 's conservatorship case is going back before a judge weeks after her testimony describing her situation as "abusive." The American Civil Liberties Union has filed an amicus brief in support of the singer's right to choose her own attorney. Zoe Brennan-Krohn, a staff attorney for the ACLU Disability Rights Project, joins Tanya Rivero on CBSN to discuss the issues at stake.
Britney Spears' conservatorship, explained
Spears, 39, has asked the court to end her conservatorship, calling it abusive.
Britney Spears' father calls for investigation into her testimony
"It is critical that the Court confirm whether or not Ms. Spears's testimony was accurate in order to determine what corrective actions, if any, need to be taken," Jamie Spears' filing said.
Britney Spears asks to end conservatorship
Britney Spears is asking a court to end her long-running conservatorship. The pop star spoke to a Los Angeles Superior Court judge yesterday afternoon by phone, saying she believes the arrangement is "abusive." CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports from Los Angeles, and business and entertainment attorney Seth Berenzweig joins CBSN AM to break it all down.
Britney Spears' conservatorship is an "unusual case," lawyer says
"Britney Spears is about to turn 40. This has been a conservatorship that has been in effect for about 13 years. So, it is very unusual in this kind of circumstance for this kind of a court-appointed process to apply," said lawyer Seth Berenzweig.
Britney Spears asks judge to end conservatorship: "I feel bullied"
"I shouldn't be in a conservatorship if I can work and provide money and work for myself and pay other people. It makes no sense."
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