Dogfight in Court Tomorrow Over Brit

TMZ has learned tomorrow is shaping up to be an all-out war in the Britney Spears conservatorship case. Sources say lawyers for Britney will try to convince the Commissioner that Britney "feels hatred" toward her dad, doesn't trust him and wants him removed as co-conservator.

Here's the way it's gone down this weekend. Yesterday, a lawyer for Trope and Trope (Brit's divorce/custody attorneys) went to UCLA to visit Britney. After being there a short time, one of the staff doctors asked the attorney to leave, because the co-conservators objected to the visit.

Sources say tomorrow, Trope and Trope will appear at the court hearing. Along with attorney Adam Streisand, who specializes in estate law, and ask that both co-conservators be removed. They will argue that the appointment of Jamie in particular is inappropriate given Britney's bitter feelings toward him and that Britney wants him out.

On Friday, the Commish appointed Jamie Spears and attorney Andrew Wallet as co-conservators. Trope lawyers and Streisand will ask that both conservators be replaced.

Sources say the Trope firm will not object to a conservatorship for Britney, but they'll ask that a different conservator be appointed. We're told the Trope lawyers and Streisand have not finalized who they want to replace the current conservators.



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46. Trope and Trope concidentally are Sam Lufti lawyers - Gee I wonder who put them up to this. They should be fired now.
The Judge will see through this and not change things. Otherwise, the Judge is as dumb as a doorknob.

Posted at 7:34PM on Feb 3rd 2008 by carol

47. Ahh...biggest point is she is on a 14 day because she REFUSED voluntary treatment. That's the only way you get a 5250 (14 day). After being informed of her choices, she refused to continue with a voluntary evaluation and treatment and her psychiatrist evaluated her as either a danger to herself, others or continuing gravely disabled. GD means she is unable to make basic decisions much less a complex one like who should be her conservator.

I think the reason you saw Jamie Spears so redeyed is that he is aware that they will need to institutionalize Britney and involuntarily medicate her. She isn't ever getting off the meds and she isn't ever going to be like she was.

She's never going to be happy that someone, anyone, else has control of her life and her only choice to regain control is a heavy duty regimen of drugs and therapy.

It's over.

Posted at 7:35PM on Feb 3rd 2008 by Inspector Gadget

48. Thank goodness, I hope she listens to her family now, all those other people just want her money and to be part in her fame.

Best wishes Britney and family

Posted at 7:36PM on Feb 3rd 2008 by Lisa B.

49. This is more manufactured crap by this website, and they have been doing a lot of it lately. NONE of this is believable. For this website to get the information they claim to have, both medical professionals and attorneys would have to violate the law and their codes of ethics, either of which WOULD likely result in losing the license to practice their professions. Fools on this blog who believe this crap are just that - fools.

To answer the question, Trope and Trope has no standing to intervene, particularly if Jamie decides to fire them, which he can do.

Posted at 7:36PM on Feb 3rd 2008 by Regis

50. How is it your sources can give you ALL this, BUTNOT the name of the potential conservators???
Can't wait to hear who would be acceptable to Britney, since there are NO SANE people close to her!!!
Then can't wait to hear the judge smack it down!!!

Posted at 7:37PM on Feb 3rd 2008 by blablabla

51. Britney feels hatred towards her dad because she is not well. One of the symptoms of bipolar disorder is destroyed relationships, which explains why she destroyed all her relationship with her family and management.

Posted at 7:37PM on Feb 3rd 2008 by Britney's disorder is to blame

52. Well i sincerly pity this beautiful girls among those sharks!

Posted at 7:39PM on Feb 3rd 2008 by Alkali

53. Maybe it is tough love by Jamie, but he is not a CA resident, he is on the side of KFED, has no job and has another daughter that is on serious problems. It has been proven that Lynnie and Jamie really have other things going on that make them just not capable. The Court should appoint neutral people and really listen to Britney's on-going concerns. She has had no voice and it is about time a Commish give her one. Someone needs to be involved that isn't in it for Britney's money and is going to ask for their fees out of her success. If Jamie is an alcoholic that is also a conflict that all should look at as well.

Posted at 7:40PM on Feb 3rd 2008 by lally

54. Come on people, calm down. Jamie Spears conservatorship is in conjunction with a court appointed person in regards to finances. Tomorrow he will get conservatorship over her medical issues. Remember the papers weren't ready in time when they went to court 2 days ago.

Jamie may have not been the greatest father but Britney was a handful. He left that marriage because of his disgust of Lynne and her allowing Britney to call the shots in persuing her career. He was outnumbered. Yes he drank. No excuse for this.
He lives a pretty modest life, living in the original family home in Kentwood, LA. A modest home. Lynne is the one living in a mansion, pushing the sisters career and under her watch Jamie Lynn comes up pregnant. Who'd a thunk.

I believe he doesn't care right now if Britney likes him or loves him. He is doing what he has to do and isn't concerned what she thinks of him. BTW, Lynne stated she didn't want to be part of the conservatorship BECAUSE SHE WAS WORRIED Britney would hate her more. That just goes to show me, Lynne's intentions are iffy. But I do believe they both love Britney.

Nobody is going to overide her parents and what they want for her. Maybe the court will make sure everything is overseen by a third party, which would be good.

Right now, Britney is pitching a huge fit. Tomorrow they will force her to take meds she has resisted. I believe right now all she has done is detox. The time has come where people are recognizing Britney is out of control, mentally. The whole world is watching. She doesn't have a say or a choice in this matter.

I wish her the best and I hope she gets well. The road will be long and there will be hills and mountains to climb.

It's about friggin time.

Posted at 7:40PM on Feb 3rd 2008 by Janie

55. Gloria Allred !!!! Hahahaha!!! She is one hilarious lawyer ! She probably is on the phone, trying to get in this case ! This is all we need ! TMZ loves this woman !!! But, her daughter is a much better lawyer...

Posted at 7:40PM on Feb 3rd 2008 by Bonnie

56. Britney's lack of judgement in so many things is just so questionable and I don't think she's capable of making this decision either. Thus far, I haven't been impressed with any of the decisions she has made in her custody battle, or her personal life. And even though it is common knowledge that she and her father aren't quite getting along, I think that he is more capable of making decisions for her than she is herself, and apparently Lynne thinks the same thing. They are separated/divorced, but she obviously agreed with the court's decision. If she didn't, she could take on the job herself, but she probably knows that it would be difficult to handle Britney's interests when she has Jamie Lynn to deal with also. Let the father step up and take some of the weight off of her shoulders. I say, It's about time, and good for him!" As for T & T, they are just doing what Britney is telling them to do. They represent her so their jobs, as her attorneys, is to try and do as she asks. It was their shrink that got her committed in the first place! They're probably putting forth some effort for show, but they know that being committed is the best thing for Britney right now. If she manipulates T & T attorneys into getting her released, she will be doing the same things she's been doing all along. Let her azz stay in there and get the help she needs! Finally!

Posted at 7:40PM on Feb 3rd 2008 by Good 4 Jamie! Man up!

57. It is all a pity

Posted at 7:41PM on Feb 3rd 2008 by Alkali

58. Britney hates anyone that is trying to help ie: her family.

She has rebuffed them throughout this whole break-down episode, that is why they weren't there before. she wouldn'tlet them near her.

I am sure that her father and the other appointed lawyer/conservator, will do what needs to be done now, regardless of her tantrums. she is a sick spoiled brat.

after she went to rehab, she got rid of everyone that she blamed for putting there rather than try to get better.

there is little hope for her , in my opinion, cuz if she really wanted to get better and if her kids were really important to her she would beg for help.

instead, she has just been prancing around nude and picking up her paps to bed and oh yea... shopped. life was great , wasn't it Brit!

Her family should be in charge. all of the outsiders helped get her their in the first place!

Posted at 7:41PM on Feb 3rd 2008 by marilyn

59. Lally, Jamie IS a California resident and has been for years. that is why the commissioner appointed him conservator instead of Lynne. Know what you are talking about before you run off.

Posted at 7:42PM on Feb 3rd 2008 by Regis

60. get a life Janie!

Posted at 7:42PM on Feb 3rd 2008 by SHUT THE FUKK UP!!!

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