First up, former Family Ties child star, Brian Bonsall, skipped out on a court date this week. He was placed on probation last year for assaulting his girlfriend and was supposed to be in court this week to address alleged violations of probation. What will he do, baby, without court? Sha-la-la-la…
Rapper 50 Cent was In Da Court this week asking a New York judge to grant him visitation with his son, Marquise. After passing a drug test, 50 convinced the judge to give him unrestricted visitation for a week in August. Is Popsquire the only one wondering if the judge asked him 21 Questions?!?
And, Britney Spears and Kevin Federlinesettled their custody battle today, with Britney getting more visitation rights and K-Fed retaining physical and legal custody. This means there will be no trial in August. And, sadly, this means that Popsquire won’t be able to use this line…”At trial today, when the judge asked Britney Spears to state her name for the record and swear in, Britney replied, ‘It’s Britney, bitch!‘”
Have a great weekend! And, remember, please don’t drink and drive!
PS: For the rest of the non-legal pop culture goodies, check out What a Week It’s Bean at SpunkyBean.com!
Britney Spears and Kevin Federline have settled their family law dispute! According to E! Online, K-Fed gets sole legal and physical custody of their sons, while Britney will have visitation rights.
Popsquire’s Pop Quiz: What is the difference between “legal” and “physical” custody?
Legal custody refers to the ability to make major decisions — e.g., medical, educational, religious — about the course of the children’s lives. Physical custody simply refers to the parent with whom the kids primarily live.
Popsquire’s perspective…
Although the parties are awaiting court approval, there shouldn’t be a problem. All courts, especially family law courts, encourage parties to negotiate and settle. Avoiding an emotional, high profile trial is likely a good idea for Britney Spears, especially given her recent history.
Remember, however, that this arrangement does not have to stay in place forever. The parties can mutually agree to a new deal or go back to court to modify the arrangement at any time.
In celebration of this pair moving forward, Popsquire dedicates the Sting hit, “A Brand New Day.”
Attorneys for Britney Spears and Kevin Federline are expected to give the family law court a progress report today. While you await the news, click here to catch up on all of Britney’s 2008 pop culture/law collisions.
Attorneys for Britney Spears and Kevin Federline were expected to provide the family law court with progress reports today, but the hearing has been postponed until Friday. So, between now and then, you should be getting out your flashcards to help memorize this updated timeline of Britney’s 2008 collisions with the law!
Jan. 15: Complaint filed against Dr. Phil, arising out of his hospital visit with Britney.
Jan. 21: Britney attends deposition for approximately 2.5 hours.
Jan. 23: Britney unsuccessfully seeks to modify court’s no-visitation order. Britney’s lawyers withdraw motion to be relieved as counsel, previously scheduled for Feb. 4.
Jan. 31: Britney is placed on another5150 hold, this time at UCLA Medical Center.
Feb. 1: (a) Britney’s dad and independent lawyer are appointed as conservators of her estate; and (b) Court issues temporary restraining order against Sam Lutfi, prohibiting him from getting near Britney.
Feb. 3: Britney’s 5150 hold is extended by 14 days.
Feb. 4: (a) After a court challenge, Brit’s dad and independent attorney remain conservators of her estate at least until Feb. 14; and (b) Amid alleged concerns that Sam Lutfi contacted Britney by telephone, the court confirmed that Lutfi is not permitted to contact Britney, even by telephone or email.
Feb. 6: (a) UCLA releases Britney from the extended 5150 hold; (b) Maria Shriver introduces herself to Britney; and (c) Britney’s parents release statement to press.
Feb. 7: Attorneys appear in court regarding Britney; all information remains under seal.
Feb. 13: Court continues Britney’s family law attorneys’ request to be removed as counsel until Feb. 19.
Feb. 14: (a) Court extends conservatorship until March 10; (b) Bryan Spears and attorney named co-trustees of Britney’s trust; (c) Britney is ordered to undergo a 730 evaluation; and (d) an attorney files a notice to remove Britney’s legal troubles to federal court.
Feb. 19: (a) Stacy Philips becomes Britney’s new attorney; (b) court denies request for gag order; and (c) parties unable to reach an agreement to permit Britney to resume visitation with kids.
Feb. 20: Federal court issues tentative order to denythe notice of removal previously filed by attorney Jon Eardley and sets deadline for Eardley to convince the court to change its mind.
Feb. 21: Sam Lutfi is finally served with restraining order, and court issues extension of order until March 17.
Feb. 23: Britney resumes visitation with children, supervised by her father and a mental health professional.
Feb. 26: The federal court judge kicks the Britney Spears conservatorship case back to state court. The judge’s decision is plain and simple: “Mr. Eardley is not Ms. Spears attorney and acted improperly by removing her conservatorship proceeding to federal court.”
March 5: Court approves an extension of the conservatorship until July 31, 2008.
March 15: UCLA Hospital takes steps to fire at least 13 employees for snooping into Britney’s private medical records.
March 17: (a) Court extends restraining order against Sam Lutfi for another month; (b) Court approves Jamie Spears’ decision to sell off some of Britney’s cars; and (c) Court ordered Britney to pay K-Fed’s attorneys’ fees totaling approximately $375,000, a discount from the$500,000 requested.
April 12: Britney is involved in minor fender bender, allegedly while applying makeup and driving.
April 17: Court extends restraining order against Lutfi until July 31.
May 29: The commissioner presiding over Britney Spears’ conservatorship determines that she remains unable to participate “in any meaningful way” in legal proceedings and may need further tests. During a 90-minute closed-door session with lawyers, the commissioner also says that Britney’s doctor “wants to do additional testing.”
June 6: Jamie Spears asks the Court to authorize payment to him for his services as conservator from January 31 to March 3, 2008.
June 16: The Los Angeles DA’s office rejects a charge against Britney Spears for allegedly running over a paparazzo’s foot in November 2007 outside of the Beverly Hills Hotel.
June 17: The conservatorship overseeing Britney Spears’ finances receives court permission to sell Britney’s house located in the Summit, a gated community near Beverly Hills.
June 18: While Britney is en route to Louisiana to be with her sister, one of her many attorneys obtains an extension of time to resolve charges arising out of her alleged August 2007 hit-and-run accident. The new court date is August 11.
June 24: Widely respected family law attorney, Laura Wasser, returns to Britney’s legal team, and Los Angeles Commissioner Scott Gordon approves a new visitation/custody agreement that gives Britney overnight visits with her sons.
Amid reports that Britney Spears may be filming footage for Madonna’s upcoming Sticky & Sweet tour, Popsquire wants to be a helper.
So, this is a friendly reminder to Madonna and anyone else who is contracting with Britney Spears for services, money, or anything else…
Britney can’t enter into any contracts on her own. As the court-appointed conservatory, Brit’s dad must sign off on any contract because he still is the court-appointed conservatory in charge of her financial and legal decisions.
As we await the July 31 trial on the future of the conservatorship, click here to enjoy the classic Britney hit, “Don’t Let Me Be The Last To Know.”
Widely respected family law attorney, Laura Wasser, is back on her team, and Los Angeles Commissioner Scott Gordon approved a new visitation/custody agreement that gives Britney overnight visits with her sons.
Los Angeles Superior Court spokesman Allan Parachini told reporters that “both sides have been very cooperative the past couple of weeks,” and, according to E! Online, the boys are tentatively scheduled to start the overnight visits this Saturday. The next court hearing is July 15.
Popsquire’s perspective…
This is what family law courts are all about. Circumstances change and, as a result, so do custody and visitation arrangements. So long as Britney continues to show progress, we can expect the custody and visitation arrangement to continue to change.
Of course, K-Fed may not want her to re-gain primary custody because that’s when his child support payments could be materially decreased!
In short, it looks like Britney is getting closer and closer to getting back “On Top Of The World.”
Maddie Briann is the newest member of the Spears family, according to People.
Jamie Lynn gave birth this morning surrounded by family, including her mom, dad, brother, and sister Britney. “Everyone is healthy and happy,” according to a People source.
Popsquire wishes Jamie Lynn and Maddie all the best. With that in mind, let’s take a trip down memory lane.
This has been quite a year for the Spears sisters, and the evidence is in these previous Popsquire posts:
Britney Spears left LA this morning on a Delta flight headed for Louisiana to be with her sister, Jamie Lynn, who is expected to give birth imminently.
While other blogs may tell you what she was wearing or feign shock that Britney is flying a commercial plane, Popsquire brings you the pop culture/law collisions…
(1) While Britney was en route to Louisiana, one of her many attorneys sought an extension of time to resolve charges arising out of her alleged August 2007 hit-and-run accident. The new court date is August 11.
(2) Britney’s sons did not travel with her. Due to ongoing visitation/custody restrictions, permission to travel outside the state with them likely would require an agreement from K-Fed and possibly approval by the court.
(3) Popsquire previously explained that Louisiana’s anti-stalking statute presents a much lower standard than California’santi-stalking laws. So, although this likely won’t stop the photogs from bombarding the Spears family, they have been warned!
Popsquire wishes Jamie Lynn and the rest of the Spears family all the best. Raising a kid at her age and with all the media attention, Jamie Lynn will have to be a “Brave New Girl.” Right, Britney?
The conservatorship overseeing Britney Spears’ finances received court permission today to sell Britney’s house (on left) located in the Summit, a gated community near Beverly Hills.
The court approval comes only days after Britney was spotted looking at this $5.6 million, 7,300-square-foot house in Encino (on right) located closer to K-Fed’s house where Britney’s sons currently live.
The next hearing date for Britney’s conservatorship is July 31. If the parties do not agree to voluntarily extend the conservatorship, the court will set a trial date to decide Britney’s fate.
For previous Popsquire posts about Britney, click here.
In court papers filed on June 6, Jamie Spears asks the Court to authorize payment to him for his services as conservator from January 31 to March 3, 2008.
The Court previously authorized $2,500 for Jamie’s services, but the Court did not start the payments until after March 3. So, Papa Spears is simply asking to be compensated for his previous work. This should get a rubber stamp.
If you want to know how often Jamie cooked Britney’s “supper” and bought groceries, feel free to read the papers. Otherwise, Popsquire is giving you a freebie on this one and, instead, encourages you to continue studying the 2007 and 2008 timelines that detail Britney’s previous collisions with the law.
And, of course, if you are really ambitious, you can read all previous Popsquire posts about Britney here.
The Los Angeles DA’s office has rejected a charge against Britney Spears for allegedly running over a paparazzo’s foot in November 2007 outside of the Beverly Hills Hotel. The report (provided by TMZ) states that there is not enough evidence to “prove beyond a reasonable doubt that [Britney] was aware that the victim’s foot had been struck by the car,” given the “commotion and noise at the time.”
Do y’all remember the old days of Britney/paparazzi commotion and noise? It feels like forever ago, doesn’t it? To remind you why there was so much commotion, please take the time refresh your memory by reviewing these 2007 and 2008Popsquire timelines that document Britney’s collisions with the law.
And, remember, Popsquire always encourages the use of flashcards!
According to People, the commissioner presiding over Britney Spears’ conservatorship determined yesterday that she remains unable to participate “in any meaningful way” in legal proceedings and may need further tests. During a 90-minute closed-door session with lawyers, the commissioner also said that Britney’s doctor “wants to do additional testing,” which will be the subject of court documents expected to be filed on or about June 13.
For Popsquire’s most recent timeline of Britney’s 2008 collisions with the law, click here. Remember, Popsquire always recommends flashcards!
Back from Costa Rica, Britney Spears is shopping on Robertson and recording new tracks for a potential new album. Popsquire is thrilled for Britney, but it’s important to remember that Britney still cannot enter into contracts or business deals without the approval of her father, the court-appointed conservator of her estate.
In case you’ve been living under a rock, this time line of Britney’s 2008 collisions with the law should help you understand why. Get your flashcards ready!
Jan. 15: Complaint filed against Dr. Phil, arising out of his hospital visit with Britney.
Jan. 21: Britney attends deposition for approximately 2.5 hours.
Jan. 23: Britney unsuccessfully seeks to modify court’s no-visitation order. Britney’s lawyers withdraw motion to be relieved as counsel, previously scheduled for Feb. 4.
Jan. 31: Britney is placed on another5150 hold, this time at UCLA Medical Center.
Feb. 1: (a) Britney’s dad and independent lawyer are appointed as conservators of her estate; and (b) Court issues temporary restraining order against Sam Lutfi, prohibiting him from getting near Britney.
Feb. 3: Britney’s 5150 hold is extended by 14 days.
Feb. 4: (a) After a court challenge, Brit’s dad and independent attorney remain conservators of her estate at least until Feb. 14; and (b) Amid alleged concerns that Sam Lutfi contacted Britney by telephone, the court confirmed that Lutfi is not permitted to contact Britney, even by telephone or email.
Feb. 6: (a) UCLA releases Britney from the extended 5150 hold; (b) Maria Shriver introduces herself to Britney; and (c) Britney’s parents release this statement.
Feb. 7: Attorneys appear in court regarding Britney; all information remains under seal.
Feb. 13: Court continues Britney’s family law attorneys’ request to be removed as counsel until Feb. 19.
Feb. 14: (a) Court extends conservatorship until March 10; (b) Bryan Spears and attorney named co-trustees of Britney’s trust; (c) Britney is ordered to undergo an 730 evaluation; and (d) an attorney files a notice to remove Britney’s legal troubles to federal court.
Feb. 19: (a) Stacy Phillips becomes Britney’s new attorney; (b) court denies request for gag order; and (c) parties unable to reach an agreement to permit Britney to resume visitation with kids.
Feb. 20: Federal court issues tentative order to denythe notice of removal previously filed by attorney Jon Eardley and sets deadline for Eardley to convince the court to change its mind.
Feb. 21: Sam Lutfi is finally served with restraining order, and court issues extension of order until March 17.
Feb. 23: Britney resumes visitation with children, supervised by her father and a mental health professional.
Feb. 26: As predicted in this previous post, the federal court judge kicks the Britney Spears conservatorship case back to state court. The judge’s decision is plain and simple: “Mr. Eardley is not Ms. Spears attorney and acted improperly by removing her conservatorship proceeding to federal court.”
March 5: Court approves an extension of the conservatorship until July 31, 2008.
March 15: UCLA Hospital takes steps to fire at least 13 employees for snooping into Britney’s private medical records.
March 17: (a) Court extends restraining order against Sam Lutfi for another month; (b) Court approves Jamie Spears’ decision to sell off some of Britney’s cars; and (c) Court ordered Britney to pay K-Fed’s attorneys’ fees totaling approximately $375,000, a discount from the$500,000 requested.
April 12: Britney is involved in minor fender bender, allegedly while applying makeup and driving.
April 17: Court extends restraining order against Lutfi until July 31.
Coinciding with Britney Spears‘ second appearance on “How I Met Your Mother” tonight, K-Fed’s family law attorney, Mark Vincent Kaplan, was interviewed during the third hour of The Today Show this morning. In case you have a job and missed it, here’s what Kaplan told Natalie Morales…
In response to a question about a future 50/50 custody split, Kaplan explained that we shouldn’t be fixated on percentages. Instead, Kevin’s intent is to have an order or arrangement that allows both parents to participate in their kids’ lives.
Although Kaplan will not confirm exactly how much time Britney is currently spending with the kids under the new court order, he did tell Natalie that the new arrangement “reflects improvement.” He also explained that further expansion of visitation will depend on how things progress.
Kaplan said he knows nothing about any rumors that Britney and K-Fed are rekindling their relationship.
Popsquire’s perspective…
Popsquire is thrilled for Britney and her family. However, it’s important to realize that custody battles often last years, especially when significant amounts of child support are involved. In California, family law courts typically calculate child support based on the the parents’ income and the percentage of time they have with the kids.
Despite what Kaplan said this morning, he likely may be fixated on the percentage of visitation for this very reason — the moretime Britney gets, the less child support Kevin may receive.
In case you’ve been living under a rock and don’t know what’s been going on with Britney, you can catch up with Popsquire’s most recent 2008 Britney timeline here.
Update: As Popsquire predicted below, Britney will get additional visitation with her kids. According to TMZ, Britney was granted three days of supervised visitation per week and may get overnight visits within a month. Good for her!
Britney Spears is in court this morning for another custody hearing. Popsquire predicts that she will regain additional visitation time with her kids. While we await results, please refresh your memory on Britney’s collisions with the law by reviewing (and memorizing) this helpful timeline:
Jan. 15: Complaint filed against Dr. Phil, arising out of his hospital visit with Britney.
Jan. 21: Britney attends deposition for approximately 2.5 hours.
Jan. 23: Britney unsuccessfully seeks to modify court’s no-visitation order. Britney’s lawyers withdraw motion to be relieved as counsel, previously scheduled for Feb. 4.
Jan. 31: Britney is placed on another5150 hold, this time at UCLA Medical Center.
Feb. 1: (a) Britney’s dad and independent lawyer are appointed as conservators of her estate; and (b) Court issues temporary restraining order against Sam Lutfi, prohibiting him from getting near Britney.
Feb. 3: Britney’s 5150 hold is extended by 14 days.
Feb. 4: (a) After a court challenge, Brit’s dad and independent attorney remain conservators of her estate at least until Feb. 14; and (b) Amid alleged concerns that Sam Lutfi contacted Britney by telephone, the court confirmed that Lutfi is not permitted to contact Britney, even by telephone or email.
Feb. 6: (a) UCLA releases Britney from the extended 5150 hold; (b) Maria Shriver introduces herself to Britney; and (c) Britney’s parents release this statement.
Feb. 7: Attorneys appear in court regarding Britney; all information remains under seal.
Feb. 13: Court continues Britney’s family law attorneys’ request to be removed as counsel until Feb. 19.
Feb. 14: (a) Court extends conservatorship until March 10; (b) Bryan Spears and attorney named co-trustees of Britney’s trust; (c) Britney is ordered to undergo an 730 evaluation; and (d) an attorney files a notice to remove Britney’s legal troubles to federal court.
Feb. 19: (a) Stacy Phillips becomes Britney’s new attorney; (b) court denies request for gag order; and (c) parties unable to reach an agreement to permit Britney to resume visitation with kids.
Feb. 20: Federal court issues tentative order to denythe notice of removal previously filed by attorney Jon Eardley and sets deadline for Eardley to convince the court to change its mind.
Feb. 21: Sam Lutfi is finally served with restraining order, and court issues extension of order until March 17.
Feb. 23: Britney resumes visitation with children, supervised by her father and a mental health professional.
Feb. 26: As predicted in this previous post, the federal court judge kicks the Britney Spears conservatorship case back to state court. The judge’s decision is plain and simple: “Mr. Eardley is not Ms. Spears attorney and acted improperly by removing her conservatorship proceeding to federal court.”
March 5: Court approves an extension of the conservatorship until July 31, 2008.
March 15: UCLA Hospital takes steps to fire at least 13 employees for snooping into Britney’s private medical records.
March 17: (a) Court extends restraining order against Sam Lutfi for another month; (b) Court approves Jamie Spears’ decision to sell off some of Britney’s cars; and (c) Court ordered Britney to pay K-Fed’s attorneys’ fees totaling approximately $375,000, a discount from the$500,000 requested.
April 12: Britney is involved in minor fender bender, allegedly while applying makeup and driving.
April 17: Court extends restraining order against Lutfi until July 31.
Where in the world is Sam Lutfi? Well, we now know he won’t be going anywhere near Britney Spears any time soon. In this stipulation filed with the court yesterday, Sam has agreed to extend the temporary restraining order requiring him to keep clear of Britney until July 31, 2008.
Notably, the stipulation contains the following language: “Mr. Lutfi and Mr. Spears are in discussions that may resolve the issues presented by the TRO application.”
Translation: these guys are talkin’ settlement. Popsquire hopes that Jamie Spears doesn’t give Sam a dime! In the words of Fischerspooner, Sam will “never win.”
Britney Spears was involved in a minor car crash on Saturday night. Clearly, it’s time to update Popsquire’s Britney pop culture/law collision timeline, as set forth below. Break out the flash cards!
Jan. 15: Complaint filed against Dr. Phil, arising out of his hospital visit with Britney.
Jan. 21: Britney attends deposition for approximately 2.5 hours.
Jan. 23: Britney unsuccessfully seeks to modify court’s no-visitation order. Britney’s lawyers withdraw motion to be relieved as counsel, previously scheduled for Feb. 4.
Jan. 31: Britney is placed on another5150 hold, this time at UCLA Medical Center.
Feb. 1: (a) Britney’s dad and independent lawyer are appointed as conservators of her estate; and (b) Court issues temporary restraining order against Sam Lutfi, prohibiting him from getting near Britney.
Feb. 3: Britney’s 5150 hold is extended by 14 days.
Feb. 4: (a) After a court challenge, Brit’s dad and independent attorney remain conservators of her estate at least until Feb. 14; and (b) Amid alleged concerns that Sam Lutfi contacted Britney by telephone, the court confirmed that Lutfi is not permitted to contact Britney, even by telephone or email.
Feb. 6: (a) UCLA releases Britney from the extended 5150 hold; (b) Maria Shriver introduces herself to Britney; and (c) Britney’s parents release this statement.
Feb. 7: Attorneys appear in court regarding Britney; all information remains under seal.
Feb. 13: Court continues Britney’s family law attorneys’ request to be removed as counsel until Feb. 19.
Feb. 14: (a) Court extends conservatorship until March 10; (b) Bryan Spears and attorney named co-trustees of Britney’s trust; (c) Britney is ordered to undergo an 730 evaluation; and (d) an attorney files a notice to remove Britney’s legal troubles to federal court.
Feb. 19: (a) Stacy Phillips becomes Britney’s new attorney; (b) court denies request for gag order; and (c) parties unable to reach an agreement to permit Britney to resume visitation with kids.
Feb. 20: Federal court issues tentative order to denythe notice of removal previously filed by attorney Jon Eardley and sets deadline for Eardley to convince the court to change its mind.
Feb. 21: Sam Lutfi is finally served with restraining order, and court issues extension of order until March 17.
Feb. 23: Britney resumes visitation with children, supervised by her father and a mental health professional.
Feb. 26: As predicted in this previous post, the federal court judge kicks the Britney Spears conservatorship case back to state court. The judge’s decision is plain and simple: “Mr. Eardley is not Ms. Spears attorney and acted improperly by removing her conservatorship proceeding to federal court.”
March 5: Court approves an extension of the conservatorship until July 31, 2008.
March 15: UCLA Hospital takes steps to fire at least 13 employees for snooping into Britney’s private medical records.
March 17: (a) Court extends restraining order against Sam Lutfi for another month; (b) Court approves Jamie Spears’ decision to sell off some of Britney’s cars; and (c) Court ordered Britney to pay K-Fed’s attorneys’ fees totaling approximately $375,000, a discount from the$500,000 requested.
April 12: Britney is involved in minor fender bender, allegedly while applying makeup and driving.
What do Farrah Fawcett and Britney Spears have in common, other than perfect 10 bodies?
According to the LA Times, both have been the unfortunate victims of privacy breaches by UCLA Medical Center employees. As faithful Popsquire followers like you already know, UCLA recently fired 13 employees for divulging Britney Spears’ private medical information. It turns out, however, that UCLA previously had terminated another employee for snooping through Farrah Fawcett’s files as well.
Popsquire warns…
Although federal law (HIPAA) requires health care providers to protect patient privacy, don’t count on it! Unfortunately, doctors’ offices and hospitals are known to be the source of a lot of identity theft incidents.
If you are new to Popsquire, let’s break the ice with a fan favorite — the Britney Spears timeline. Given this week’s recent events, it’s time for an updated timeline detailing Britney’s 2008 pop culture/law collisions. Study hard!
Jan. 15: Complaint filed against Dr. Phil, arising out of his hospital visit with Britney.
Jan. 21: Britney attends deposition for approximately 2.5 hours.
Jan. 23: Britney unsuccessfully seeks to modify court’s no-visitation order. Britney’s lawyers withdraw motion to be relieved as counsel, previously scheduled for Feb. 4.
Jan. 31: Britney is placed on another5150 hold, this time at UCLA Medical Center.
Feb. 1: (a) Britney’s dad and independent lawyer are appointed as conservators of her estate; and (b) Court issues temporary restraining order against Sam Lutfi, prohibiting him from getting near Britney.
Feb. 3: Britney’s 5150 hold is extended by 14 days.
Feb. 4: (a) After a court challenge, Brit’s dad and independent attorney remain conservators of her estate at least until Feb. 14; and (b) Amid alleged concerns that Sam Lutfi contacted Britney by telephone, the court confirmed that Lutfi is not permitted to contact Britney, even by telephone or email.
Feb. 6: (a) UCLA releases Britney from the extended 5150 hold; (b) Maria Shriver introduces herself to Britney; and (c) Britney’s parents release this statement.
Feb. 7: Attorneys appear in court regarding Britney; all information remains under seal.
Feb. 13: Court continues Britney’s family law attorneys’ request to be removed as counsel until Feb. 19.
Feb. 14: (a) Court extends conservatorship until March 10; (b) Bryan Spears and attorney named co-trustees of Britney’s trust; (c) Britney is ordered to undergo an 730 evaluation; and (d) an attorney files a notice to remove Britney’s legal troubles to federal court.
Feb. 19: (a) Stacy Phillips becomes Britney’s new attorney; (b) court denies request for gag order; and (c) parties unable to reach an agreement to permit Britney to resume visitation with kids.
Feb. 20: Federal court issues tentative order to denythe notice of removal previously filed by attorney Jon Eardley and sets deadline for Eardley to convince the court to change its mind.
Feb. 21: Sam Lutfi is finally served with restraining order, and court issues extension of order until March 17.
Feb. 23: Britney resumes visitation with children, supervised by her father and a mental health professional.
Feb. 26: As predicted in this previous post, the federal court judge kicks the Britney Spears conservatorship case back to state court. The judge’s decision is plain and simple: “Mr. Eardley is not Ms. Spears attorney and acted improperly by removing her conservatorship proceeding to federal court.”
March 5: Court approves an extension of the conservatorship until July 31, 2008.
March 15: UCLA Hospital takes steps to fire at least 13 employees for snooping into Britney’s private medical records.
March 17: (a) Court extends restraining order against Sam Lutfi for another month; (b) Court approves Jamie Spears’ decision to sell off some of Britney’s cars; and (c) Court ordered Britney to pay K-Fed’s attorneys’ fees totaling approximately $375,000, a discount from the$500,000 requested.
According to TMZ, the restraining order requiring Sam Lutfi to stay away from Britney Spears is being extended by another 30 days. Supposedly, Lutfi voluntarily agreed to the extension!
Voluntary or not, Popsquire is filled with joy and dedicates Bon Jovi’s “Runaway” to Lutfi.
First up, former Family Ties child star, Brian Bonsall, skipped out on a court date this week. He was placed on probation last year for assaulting his girlfriend and was supposed to be in court this week to address alleged violations of probation. What will he do, baby, without court? Sha-la-la-la…
Rapper 50 Cent was In Da Court this week asking a New York judge to grant him visitation with his son, Marquise. After passing a drug test, 50 convinced the judge to give him unrestricted visitation for a week in August. Is Popsquire the only one wondering if the judge asked him 21 Questions?!?
And, Britney Spears and Kevin Federline settled their custody battle today, with Britney getting more visitation rights and K-Fed retaining physical and legal custody. This means there will be no trial in August. And, sadly, this means that Popsquire won’t be able to use this line…”At trial today, when the judge asked Britney Spears to state her name for the record and swear in, Britney replied, ‘It’s Britney, bitch!‘”
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If you are new to Popsquire, let’s break the ice with a fan favorite — the Britney Spears timeline. Given this week’s recent events, it’s time for an updated timeline detailing Britney’s 2008 pop culture/law collisions. Study hard!
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