This browser does not support the Video element.
Major victory for Britney Spears in push to get her father out of conservatorship
A judge is ordering an immediate suspension of Jamie Spears from his daughter Britney Spears' conservatorship.
LOS ANGELES - A judge is ordering an immediate suspension of Jamie Spears from his daughter Britney Spears' conservatorship.
The announcement comes weeks after the singer's father Jamie Spears petitioned to end the singer's conservatorship.
The latest serves as a victory for the social media movement.
This browser does not support the Video element.
Britney Spears' father suspended from conservatorship
In a major victory for the pop star, Britney Spears' father was suspended as conservator of his daughter's estate and an accountant was appointed to fill the role pending a hearing on whether Jamie Spears will be permanently ousted from the post.
This browser does not support the Video element.
Fans hold #FreeBritney rally outside LA courthouse
It was a sign of joy and relief for so many fans when they found out that Britney Spears' father was suspended as conservator of his daughter's estate.
This browser does not support the Video element.
Britney Spears' fans gather after judge suspends singer's father from conservatorship
Fans of Britney Spears gathered outside a Los Angeles County courthouse after a judge suspended the singer's father from the conservatorship.
This browser does not support the Video element.
Britney Spears returns to court in conservatorship case
Britney Spears will once again appear in court to discuss the future of her conservatorship.
WHAT'S NEXT FOR BRITNEY SPEARS?
While Jamie Spears is suspended from his daughter's conservatorship, it doesn't necessarily mean the conservatorship is over.
According to Spears' attorney Mathew Rosengart, dissolving the conservatorship all together will take time. John Zabel, an accountant, will continue to overlook the singer's finances, according to FOX 11's crew following Wednesday's hearing.
FOX 11's crew also reports Britney Spears did not testify Wednesday.
According to the Associated Press, Jodi Montgomery will now act as conservator of Britney Spears’ person. The AP also reports Montgomery is on board with ending the conservatorship as long as "it can be done safely and smoothly."
#FREEBRITNEY MOVEMENT
Wednesday's development marks a major victory for the #FreeBritney movement as the singer herself had been pushing to remove her father, Jamie Spears, from the conservatorship.
Britney Spears had been in the conservatorship for about 13 years. Her father had been a co-conservator for Britney after the pop superstar suffered a mental health crisis in 2008. The conservatorship gave Jamie control of Britney's estate.
This browser does not support the Video element.
TMZ's Harvey Levin reacts to Jamie Spears filing to end conservatorship
TMZ's Harvey Levin explains what Tuesday's development will mean for Britney Spears.
Get your top stories delivered daily! Sign up for FOX 11’s Fast 5 newsletter. And, get breaking news alerts in the FOX 11 News app. Download for iOS or Android.
The singer had called the conservatorship abusive and revealed during a hearing earlier in the summer that she considered suing her family.
"I’m not lying, I just want my life back," Spears told the Los Angeles Superior Court judge, Brenda Penny in a virtual court earlier in the year. "I want to end the conservatorship without being evaluated."
PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Britney Spears asks to end her conservatorship: 'I just want my life back'
MORE ON THE CONSERVATORSHIP CASE
Prior to Wednesday's ruling, Jamie Spears defended his decision to be his daughter's co-conservator, arguing it helped Britney get through a "major life crisis."
"The conservatorship has helped Ms. Spears get through a major life crisis, rehabilitate and advance her career, and put her finances and her affairs in order," the court document filed by Jamie Spears' legal team read.
Following Wednesday's ruling, Britney Spears' fans gathered in downtown Los Angeles to celebrate the suspension of the singer's father from the conservatorship.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Tune in to FOX 11 Los Angeles for the latest Southern California news.
This browser does not support the Video element.