Following fans' concern that Britney Spears is being mistreated by people around her - a concern that went viral recently through the hashtag #FreeBritney - the singer's mother filed a legal request this week to be involved in her daughter's financial decisions. which are managed by its legal guardians.
Spears came under the control of legal guardians in 2008 after mental health problems. Her father got all the right to manage the financial affairs and daily life of the singer. As of 2019, her legal guardian is manager Jodi Montgomery. According to Forbes, for each year of service, they have withdrawn $ 1.1 million.
A legal guardian is usually assigned to people who are unable to make decisions on their own, have a mental disorder or are of advanced age. Despite mental health problems in 2008, during her 12 years in custody, Britney Spears has released four albums, raised $ 140 million from performances at the Las Vegas Residency, marketed fashion and perfume products, and served as a jury member. in The X Factor.
Meanwhile, referring to being under guardianship, Spears cannot drive, vote, marry, have children, meet children, spend her income or speak publicly without the legal guardian's approval.
Many people have asked the White House to reconsider its case, while others have signed online petitions demanding that she be freed from the abuse of her father and manager.
Custody was due to be tried earlier this year, but was postponed to July 22 due to the pandemic.
Spears's Instagram posts are weird, with mysterious, meaningless photos and posts with seemingly inspiring quotes, but which a good portion of followers consider a secret call for help, which has led to the hashtag #FreeBritney being supported by fans and celebrities.
Sources: Forbes, E! Online, Insider
