Britney Spears had a terrible 2019. In the early part of the year, she had to cancel her concerts because her dad was ill. Then her doctors were trying to put her on different medications, and she had some kind of breakdown. Then her father likely committed her to a mental health facility against her will, at least that’s what she told the court when her conservatorship was being reviewed. Then her father physically abused one of her sons and Kevin Federline took back primary custody of the boys until Britney and Jamie’s situation was resolved. I actually think it’s probably a good sign that we haven’t heard much about Britney in a few months. I hope she’s doing better and I hope that Jamie Spears’ role as her conservator is under some kind of permanent review. The conservatorship is the crux of so many problems these days, and I feel like some sh-t it going to happen with it in 2020. We’ll see. For now, Us Weekly says that Britney really wants to get back to 50/50 custody with her sons:
A mother’s love. Britney Spears is planning to go to court next year to fight for more time with her sons following drama over her conservatorship with her father, Jamie Spears, and an altered custody agreement with ex-husband Kevin Federline.
The “…Baby One More Time” singer is hoping to get to spend a more equal amount of time with her kids, Preston, 14, and Jayden, 13, who she shares with the DJ, 41, a source tells Us Weekly exclusively.
“Britney’s goal in the new year is to go to family court and petition the judge for increased custody time with the boys,” the insider tells Us. “She will have the boys on Christmas Eve, and they will go to their dad’s at some point on Christmas Day.”
In September, a judge ruled that Spears would get the kids 30 percent of the time — she and Federline previously had a 50-50 split after their 2007 divorce. A source told Us earlier this month that Britney and her ex do “not have much of a relationship” apart from “everyday coparenting stuff. They’re cordial but don’t do very much as a family.”
Britney’s joint custody of the boys is tied – somewhat – to her conservatorship. As in, Jamie has a big role in how much time Britney has always gotten with Sean and Jayden. But Jamie was violent towards one of the boys this year, and… yeah, the whole thing’s still a mess, even though the investigation into Jamie went nowhere. Basically, everything’s still f–ked but maybe 2020 will bring some better news. And clearly, Kevin is still committed to ensuring that Britney still spends time with the boys. Which is a good thing.
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It is unusual, to say the least, for a conservatorship to continue this long. I hope, for her sake, that a better balance is found.
She seems sweet but exploited.
On a superficial note, I don’t think anyone but Britney wears the super low pants these days. She was one of the only people who looked good in them, back in the late 90s and early 00’s; but gosh they are unflattering! I note that so much 90s fashion is repeating right now, with the exception of the unfortunately low low pants (thank god!)
She has an amazing figure but her styling, hair and makeup is so often unflattering to the max, cheapens a beautiful woman and makeS someone extremely fit look much bigger than she is. I wish someone would help her with this!
Right?! Like where does she even buy them anymore?! 😂
But honestly she is fit as hell and I think she can wear what she wants. She doesn’t have to flatter her figure in any way, in my opinion. Her body is for her own enjoyment and she obviously enjoys those super low riders!
Re: she seems sweet but exploited
Yes, I agree. Her situation has always been really really convenient for the random men in her life. I would hope that with it being so high-profile that there is oversight of the conservatorship; there has to be, right? Like, yearly reports to the court reviewed by auditors? Or something? She has never struck me as that disabled, or if she is, then I don’t think she should be the money maker for the family
Also, yes, her fashion sense is stuck in the past. I loved the low pants, they were so much more comfy. Yes these high-waisted things are flattering as hell and give the illusion of a flat belly, but ugh I just always want to take them off
Whatever happened to her in 2008 broke her mind and she is incapable of looking after herself – we’ve seen what happens when she’s left to her own devices. her breakdown was clearly so severe that her lawyers, Drs and family felt the continued conservatorship was the only way to protect her from vultures like Lutfi (who is sill circling around) and her mother (who pimped her daughter out for money and fame). We should also remember that MH issues run in the Spears family, her father has struggled with his as did his mother.
I went of her insta recently and she seems to have different personalities still. In some of her videos her voice and affectation is completely different than others, sometimes this change seemed to occur in the span of just one day.
I believe she has the right to be happy, healthy, respected and loved. But is she a safe caretaker? Sometimes it doesn’t matter how much someone adores and wants the best for their sons. She just doesn’t at seem fully there, still. She doesn’t seem totally in touch with reality. I still worry for her.
Her instagrams are a MESS. I wouldn’t give her more time with the kids just based on that alone.
I know! I LOVE Britney, but I cringe at her Insta posts. She definitely belongs in that arrested development bucket where a lot of child stars get trapped. But, I still love her.
I had to unfollow her because it was too damn depressing.
Same.
Her IG makes me sad for her. She’s stuck in the year 2002 mentally, emotionally, and style wise.
^^^ agree. The Instagram situation isn’t going to help her…who is letting her post these? I’m still very concerned about her mental state/well-being. 😔
Britney has NO custody of her children because per the conservatorship, Britney is not legally recognized as a person. She has visitation. She has no legal rights and no legal standing, and this conservatorship is shady as sh*t. Funny how publications (People, etc) always report on her “custody” when she has none – creates the illusion that the conservatorship isn’t that big of a deal when it really is.
Indeed. Honestly, most of what makes me avoid the mental health institutions as someone with severe CPTSD and anxiety issues is that, the second a diagnosis gets slapped in your file, you are effectively a second class citizen in this country, and that is super fucked up.
That’s a major leap. Let’s not forget that Britney has a history of being a danger to herself and others. Hopefully she’s past that now, and I don’t bring that up to shame her, but let’s not pretend that everyone in the US with a mental health issue is treated like Britney. They’re not. It’s the fact that she’s a celebrity, and they have recorded footage of her endangering herself and her children.
No one should ever avoid seeking help for their mental health needs because they’re afraid of the repercussions of a diagnosis. That’s incredibly dangerous thinking.
My heart hurts for her. I can’t imagine going through life so ill you can’t even provide the most basic care to the children you love, exploited by everyone around you. Decades from now, I think a lot of people will look back and consider her story a lesson in the horrors of Hollywood.
It looks like nobody is truly looking out for her, and she can’t do it herself so here we are. What a terribly sad situation.
Her Instagram videos are worrying and extremely uncomfortable to watch and her physical appearance is worrying as well. She is not well. She needs better care. Her boyfriend seems supportive, I guess, but I am not sure if he is on some kind of a pay roll. I adore Britney and I am so sad to see all of this.
Just give custody of Britney to Kevin.
This is very serious matter (obvs) but that comment made me chuckle! Thanks lolol
LOL. He seems like a good dad, at least.