A Los Angeles court has named Britney Spears's father Jamie as the
permanent conservator of her affairs although the singer may be comebacking like
a madwoman, according to media reports today.
"I've met several times with [Britney] and she requested that I not object to
the permanent conservatorship," the singer's court-appointed lawyer Samuel
Ingham said in open court.
If the terms of the deal remain the same, her dad will continue to oversee
her estate, finances, legal affairs and medical care along with attorney Andrew
Wallet.
Commissioner Reva Goetz stated that the permanent conservatorship is
"necessary and appropriate."
But this may make it more difficult for Britney to gain custody of the
children because if one court finds that she is not capable of taking care of
herself and affairs than how is the other court going to find her able to take
care of the affairs of two babies.
"The burden now shifts to Britney Spears or her conservator [Spears' father]
to prove that she is perfectly capable, rather than the conservator having to
prove that she is not capable," said law specialist Alexandra Leichter.
Experts said, however, that the permanent status doesn't necessarily mean
forever.
"People shouldn't read too much into the word 'permanent'" explained Terry K.
Wasserman, a mental health lawyer not involved with this case. "In many cases,
it's just a formality to avoid having to renew a temporary status over and over
again."
A source close to Spears concured, saying, "This is by no means something
that's going to last forever. The conservatorship being made permanent in name
is primarily to ensure increased time with her children, and provide support for
her music and work goals."