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Brit's Dad Still Large and in Charge

Posted Feb 14th 2008 5:09PM by TMZ Staff

The hearing is over and the Commissioner in Brit's conservatorship has extended Jamie Spears' turn as conservator until the next hearing on March 10.

Commish Reva Goetz's current orders are still in effect -- Brit's conservators still have the power to deal her financial issues.

The Commissioner has also ordered that Britney undergo what's called a 730 evaluation -- a study of a family for the purposes of child custody -- the results of which need to be turned in to her by the next hearing.

As for Sam Lutfi, we're told he's hiding out and still hasn't been served with the restraining order. One lawyer even said, "I believe he is intentionally avoiding service." Ya think? The next hearing on the restraining order was previously set for Feb. 22 -- and he must be served at least 48 hours before then. Perhaps they should hang at Area.

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16. Thank the Lord her family is taking care of her now......

Posted at 8:58AM on Feb 15th 2008 by Veronica Madaris

17. Maybe some stability will begin to set into this young ladys life. She might even be able to get visitation of her children ( supervised) restored, what a concept.
As for us here in CA, Dad, keep the driver, thank you!

Posted at 5:26PM on Feb 14th 2008 by CA Mom

18. IT WON'T BE LONG, I HOPE IT IS CAUGHT ( ALONG WITH LUTFI ) ON FILM, HE CAN ADD IT TO HID IDMB.COM CREDITS.

Posted at 5:26PM on Feb 14th 2008 by Shaka Brah

19. Go Jamie - Now that's what I am talking about ? He deserves to be the conservator for Britney, f she was on her own with this, she is history and her ass is grass - mark like her ass as an apple - It's called tough love, deal with it britney - You can not take care of yourself on your own - You thought you had until this came to a hault - Time for a lesson to be learned in all of this -

Posted at 5:28PM on Feb 14th 2008 by Erik Freund

20. Great!!!!!At least Brit now will have what she needs to get better and no more Sam. Why hasn't he been served yet? How hard can that be? Apparently, too hard.

Good luck Brit, use this time to get better...at least now you have the support of family and your real friends...not people like Sam.

Posted at 5:27PM on Feb 14th 2008 by T

21. HIS ***

Posted at 5:27PM on Feb 14th 2008 by Shaka Brah

22. HER FOLKS MAY BE ABLE TO MAKE HER LOOK BETTER BY MARCH 10TH BUT THEY CAN'T FIX HER BRAIN BY THEN.

Posted at 5:28PM on Feb 14th 2008 by MILO

23. In California, a child custody evaluation or "730 Evaluation", can be described as an in-depth study and investigation of the "family, it’s members, and/or prospective members" and their relationship with the children. The evaluation is carried out by an "evaluator" with the intent of helping the court determine what custody, visitation, and/or parenting arrangement would be in the "best interest of the children."

What is involved in a 730 Evaluation?
In most cases, a 730 evaluation will consist of several interviews as well as psychological testing. Interviews are conducted with all adults involved with the child, including parents, stepparents and sometimes other relatives who have significant roles in the child's life. Psychological testing provides an additional source of information that cannot be obtained through interviews alone.

Posted at 6:15PM on Feb 14th 2008 by refrefsfdfs

24. Send her on tour, thats worked before. right Mama and Daddy Spears?
When little girls start wanting to lead thier own lives send them on tour or
back to production on a tv show. Thats some good parenting. right ya'll

Posted at 5:29PM on Feb 14th 2008 by omofmom

25. Great news! This is theonly way to keep her alive long enough to get her life together and her kids back.

Posted at 5:30PM on Feb 14th 2008 by Charden

26. Lutfi does not HAVE to be served within 48 hours of the hearing. He clearly has knowledge that the order exists, and that is good enough to demonstrate constructive knowledge/service of the order. Considering news of the restraining order is on every gossip and news website, Lutfi has a very, very weak argument that he "didnt know" about it. Basically, at the next hearing, it'll be easier to extend the order if Lutfi has received actual notice, but he has actual knowledge of the order so it shouldn't be too hard to get an extension granted.

Posted at 5:32PM on Feb 14th 2008 by law student

27. I'm glad they haven't put a non relative in the conservator position. She needs someone that KNOWS her that she couldn't manipulate to get her own way.

Posted at 5:33PM on Feb 14th 2008 by IowaGirl

28. GO TEAM SPEARS!! Wouldn't it be funny if they could talk Adnan into finding Sam and serving him with the restraining order? I would love that...all on camera too..Just In Case....

Posted at 5:44PM on Feb 14th 2008 by Brit Fan

29. I'm happy that this has happened, i think it's whats britney needs to get herself together and she looks so calm when she's out even though the paps are still all over her. i hope this helps her get her boys back. we love you britney and can't wait to see you happy again.

Posted at 5:32PM on Feb 14th 2008 by aussie kylie

30. Let Brit go! We need some more crazy Brit stories!

OR

Perhaps we can trail Sam and Adnan to see what those loser do without their cash cow!

Posted at 5:32PM on Feb 14th 2008 by Bob Loblaw

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