Britney Spears wins freedom as judge ends conservatorship after 13 years

The legal arrangement had governed the pop singer’s personal life and US$60 million estate since 2008

The conservatorship was set up and overseen by the singer’s father after she had a public breakdown and underwent treatment for undisclosed mental health issues

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Supporters of singer Britney Spears gather outside the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in Los Angeles on Friday. Photo: Reuters

Published: 6:58am, 13 Nov 2021Updated: 8:42pm, 13 Nov 2021

Calling it her “best day ever,” pop star Britney Spears regained freedom over her life and finances on Friday when a Los Angeles judge ended the conservatorship that had restricted her for more than 13 years.

“Effective today, the conservatorship of the person and the estate of Britney Jean Spears is hereby terminated,” Judge Brenda Penny said after a hearing.

She added that the current conservator would continue working to settle ongoing financial issues in the case.

The 39-year-old Piece of Me singer had begged the court to terminate the legal arrangement that has governed her personal life and US$60 million estate since 2008.

A Britney Spears doll sits atop a “Free Britney” Christmas tree during a rally outside the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in Los Angeles, California, on Friday. Photo: EPA-EFE

She did not attend Friday’s hearing in Los Angeles but said in an Instagram post, “I love my fans so much it’s crazy!!! I think I’m gonna cry the rest of the day !!!! Best day ever.”