The singer received an outpouring of support from around the world after her address to the court, including from ex-boyfriend Justin Timberlake who said: “What’s happening to her is just not right.” Mr Spears has played a leading role in the conservatorship since it was created in 2008, following Britney’s public breakdown and admission to a clinic for mental health treatment.
In 2019, he stepped back from the position due to ill-health and an independent conservator, Jodi Montgomery, was brought in as a temporary replacement.
Britney then applied for Ms Montgomery’s role to be made permanent, to oust Mr Spears from the conservatorship.
In a court filing of his own, Mr Spears, 68, denied responsibility for restrictions his daughter complained about in her testimony and said he was "concerned" by the request to make Ms Montgomery’s position permanent.
"Based on her statements to the court, Mr Spears is concerned that the petition to appoint Jodi Montgomery filed by Ms Spears’ court-appointed counsel Samuel D Ingham III does not reflect her wishes”, his lawyers wrote.
"Ms Spears told the court on June 23 that she is opposed to being under a conservatorship and revealed her ongoing disputes with Ms Montgomery about her medical treatment and other personal care issues."
In response, Ms Montgomery’s lawyer Lauriann Wright released a statement saying: "I can state unequivocally that Jodi Montgomery has been a tireless advocate for Britney and for her well-being.
"While she does not control Britney’s financial assets, she is responsible for her personal care, and if Britney wants any issue brought up to the court, Ms Montgomery is and has always been ready, willing, and able to do so."
At the end of Britney’s testimony last week, Judge Penny praised the star’s "courage" in speaking out and said she is “sensitive to everything you said”.
But she said ending the conservatorship cannot move forward without a new formal application to the court.
