US pop singer Britney Spears has finally been released from the conservatorship set up by her father, Jamie Spears, after 13 years.
The 39-year-old pop star's father has been controlling her affairs since she suffered a mental health breakdown in 2008.
Britney Spears has been trying to end her conservatorship for more than a year in order to regain her independence and have a say in her medical care.
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“The court finds the conservatorship of Britney Jean Spears is no longer required,” said Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Brenda Penny during a court hearing Friday.
According to NBC, the hearing took 31 minutes and the pop star did not appear by phone or video.
Britney Spears celebrated Saturday her freedom on Instagram and described the termination of a legal arrangement as "the best day ever".
"Good God I love my fans so much it’s crazy 🥺❤️ !!! I think I’m gonna cry the rest of the day !!!! Best day ever … praise the Lord … can I get an Amen 🙏🏼☀️🙌🏼 ???? #FreedBritney", she wrote.
The 39-year-old star also shared a video of her fans who had gathered outside the LA court to support her.
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A conservatorship is used for people who are not able to make their own decisions and were set up due to concerns about their mental health.
The arrangement had power over the pop star's finances and career decisions as well as major personal matters such as her visits with her teenage sons and whether she can get remarried.
As part of the ruling, Judge Penny said an accountant who served as a temporary conservator should retain some powers to settle ongoing financial issues.
Friends were also jubilant following the decision. Celebrity and businesswoman Paris Hilton wrote on Twitter: "I’m so happy that this day has finally come. This moment is so long overdue. Britney Spears is finally free!!! ✨💫😱🤩🥰,".
"You are the most resilient, kind, and inspiring soul. We all love you so so much! Your best days are yet to come! 💕 #FreedBritney ✨," she added.
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In a court appearance in June, the pop star asked the judge to end the "abusive" arrangement and said she was "Traumatized".
She disclosed that she had been drugged, forced to perform against her will, and prevented from getting married and having more children.
Her testimony led her father to agree to step aside.
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