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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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91. It is very suprising to see comments re: a neutral conservator vs Jamie. In fact, the situation is currently a neutral advisor PLUS Jamie. As well, there have been lawyers appointed to represent Brittney separately. Jamie is far from able to run rampant over her finances and pad his pocket. And even if some greenery does stick to him, he is forfiting his own work to take care of her.

People with Brittney's problems resist "help". She wants her freedom back so that the manic side can remain resident. Like a split personality, the manic side always wants to "get out" and be in charge. Reasonable thought is not possible in such and extreme case. She has to be monitored until the appropriate medications take effect, over a period of weeks, if not months. Then she has to UNlearn her learned behavior. It's a long road, and as long as the manic demon is in charge, it is a road that will not be taken.

There is no proof that anyone is sending Brittney on tour, no one is sending her back to work at this moment. But exercising, and getting back in touch with the her productive side, is an important part of recovery. In a confinded arrangement, physical activity is important, especially where a manic phase is involved. This is a woman who could not stay home, who had to keep moving, before her hospitalization. That was a strong symptom of her illness, and it is not going away overnight.

The courst is asking for all the right things. A full mental capacity evaluation is desperately needed, and a treatment course initiated. There is no cure, but it can be controlled for long periods of time.

Posted at 11:40AM on Feb 15th 2008 by Little Victory

92. As for Brittney's estate, it seems to be shrinking not growing. Is it really a bad thing to take her back to a period of management where she had real earning power, for her own good and the good of her children? It is one thing to take payment for managing a succesfull career, and quite another to empty her accounts while allowing her to slide downhill.

Everyone should keep in mind that Brittney would not be able to buy multiple mansions, expensive cars, etc etc, nor support her boys, if someone had not helped to build her career. Despite claims by her hairdresser, she is not the brightest light in the sky. She had good management, she worked hard, and yes her family pushed her. The current hangers-on did lip service, let her fall down into a mental abyss and double dipped into the funds. Who can possibly support that?

Posted at 11:56AM on Feb 15th 2008 by Little Victory

93. e entertaiment said that sam lufti is preparin to leave america to go to the gulf as hi family have business interests out there.SAM LUFTI HAS BITEN OFF MORE THAN HE CAN CHEW. GOOD.

Posted at 9:08PM on Feb 16th 2008 by noyankhere

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