Britney Spears recently made headlines as she abruptly deleted her Instagram account less than 24 hours after posting a scathing message about her family. The pop star shared with her 42 million followers that she felt she had received no justice following a settlement in her conservatorship case. Spears, 42, alleged that she had suffered nerve damage in her back as a result of her mistreatment, and said she had to receive daily acupuncture as a result. She also claimed that her family had hurt her, and expressed frustration that justice may never be served in her case.
Spears went on to criticize not only her family but also a group of people who she believed did nothing to help her during the months she was being mistreated. Specifically, she appeared to take aim at her parents, Lynne and Jamie Spears, who had been responsible for her conservatorship for 13 years. The conservatorship had been enacted by her father, Jamie Spears, in 2008, giving him control over various aspects of Britney’s life. Although Britney had fought to have the conservatorship terminated in 2021, she testified against her father in court, alleging abuse and exploitation for financial benefit.
After the conservatorship was terminated in November 2021, Britney and Jamie Spears reached a settlement regarding legal fees and financial matters. Britney’s legal team initially opposed Jamie’s request for her to pay his legal bills, but she was ultimately ordered to do so. While the exact details of their settlement were not disclosed, Britney’s lawyer, Mathew Rosengart, stated that her “wish for freedom is now truly complete.” A source close to the singer indicated that she was satisfied with the resolution and relieved to put her legal battles behind her.
With her legal issues settled, Britney will no longer have to pay hefty attorney’s fees and will now have sole access to her $60 million estate. Despite not being broke, there are concerns about Britney’s financial management, as she had no control over her finances for over a decade. Friends of the singer are said to be in a tricky position, as they want to ensure she is financially stable but also do not want to exacerbate any trauma she may have experienced. Overall, while Britney may face challenges in adjusting to being in charge of her finances after years of oversight, she is relieved to have her legal battles behind her and is looking towards the future.
