Lawyers for Britney Spears have once again urged a US judge to dismiss her father's request that she sit for questioning, amid the ongoing legal battle following the termination of her controversial conservatorship.
Representatives for the pop star said that recent legal filings by Jamie Spears demonstrated "his intent to harass, harm, and re-traumatise" his daughter and accused him of sinking to "a new low".
Judge Brenda Penny is due to make a decision in the matter on Wednesday.
Members of the #FreeBritney movement celebrating the end of her conservatorship in November:
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Supporters of singer Britney Spears celebrate outside the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in Los Angeles as Spears's conservatorship is terminated. Reuters -
Britney Spears supporter Phoebe Price and her dog Henry take pictures next to a 'Free Britney' Christmas tree set by fans outside the courthouse. AP -
For the first time in 13 years, Britney Spears will be able to choose how she spends her fortune, estimated to be worth more than $60 million. AP -
Confetti falls on Britney Spears supporters outside the courthouse. AP -
Spears supporters march on Grand Avenue during the hearing. AP -
Under the conservatorship imposed since 2008, Spears had no control over her how she spent her money, when she performed, who had access to her house and even what medications she should take. AP -
Spears herself posted an Instagram with the #FreedBritney hashtag shortly after the court decision. 'Good God, I love my fans so much it's crazy,' she said. AP -
New Jersey performer and Britney Spears supporter Brennyboombox cheers Matthew Rosengart, Britney Spears's lawyer, as they celebrate outside the courthouse. AP -
Matthew Rosengart, Britney Spears's lawyer,, talks to the media after the hearing. AP -
'Effective today, the conservatorship of the person and the estate of Britney Jean Spears is hereby terminated,' Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Brenda Penny said after a 30-minute hearing in which no one opposed ending the court-sanctioned arrangement. AP -
Britney Spears supporter Felipe Servat, from Brazil, reacts with the the crowd as they celebrate. AP -
The conservatorship was set up and overseen by Britney's father, Jamie Spears, after she had a public breakdown in 2007 and was hospitalised for undisclosed mental health issues. AP -
Lauriann Wright, the lawyer for Jodi Montgomery, who had been entrusted with overseeing Spears's personal life, told the judge there was 'no reason this termination cannot happen and Ms Spears cannot live a safe, happy and fulfilling life'. AP -
Spears's case helped prompt hearings in the US Congress and a new law in California aimed at preventing abusive conservatorships, which are normally set up to protect disabled people, the elderly or those suffering from dementia. AP -
In June, Spears told the court she had been humiliated and traumatised and that she wanted her life back. EPA -
Spears's lawyer Rosengart said a 'safety net' had been put in place to help Spears transition back to regular life. AP -
Since revealing years of private anguish in tearful testimony in June, Spears hired Rosengart, who moved aggressively to end the restrictions. AP -
Filipe Servat and Lindsey Fairchild embrace upon hearing the news that Britney Spears's conservatorship has been terminated. EPA -
Spears's lawyer Rosengart is pushing for Jamie Spears to be investigated for possible financial mismanagement of his daughter's affairs, but he said on Friday it would be up to Britney Spears to decide how to proceed on that matter. EPA -
Spears had said she had been forced to work and take medication against her will and was prevented from marrying or even getting her hair done. AFP -
A Britney Spears doll sits atop a 'Free Britney' Christmas tree during a rally outside the courthouse. EPA -
Lexi Tonniges and Lauren Grundmann are joined by other dancers as they perform on a stage outside the LA courthouse. EPA -
Jamie Spears has said through lawyers that he helped his daughter rehabilitate her career and always acted in her best interest. AFP -
Jubilation erupted outside the courthouse, with fans cheering and shouting after the decision was announced. The crowd chanted 'Britney! Britney! Britney!' and fans sang and danced to Spears’ song 'Stronger'. Reuters -
The judge’s move was widely expected, with little support left for prolonging the legal arrangement. No new arguments were offered at the 30-minute hearing. Spears did not attend. Reuters -
Spears’s lawyer, Mathew Rosengart, told fans and reporters that the case 'helped shine a light on conservatorships and guardianships from coast to coast, from California to New York. And that took a tremendous amount of insight, courage and grace'. Reuters -
Supporters decorate a pink Christmas tree outside the courthouse. Reuters -
Alexandra Foertschbeck holds a 'Free Britney' flag during at the rally. EPA -
Twins Edward and John Grimes of Dublin, Ireland, with a 'Free Britney' flag outside the courthouse. AP -
Supporter Rafael Lopez, of Tijuana, Mexico, waves a 'Free Britney' flag. AP
Judge Penny recently ordered that the singer's father be deposed, and face questions about alleged surveillance of Britney at her home.
The singer's lawyers previously said that the move to have her face a deposition was "retaliatory".
In new documents, filed on Tuesday and obtained by the PA news agency, lawyers said there had been "numerous misrepresentations of fact and law" in Jamie's previous requests to the court.
"Mr Spears' has sunk to a new low by presenting the Court with misleading 'exhibits' containing Ms Spears's private and confidential, sealed information," the documents stated.
"Mr Spears's most recent filing further demonstrates his intent to harass, harm, and re-traumatise Britney Spears.
"As we have discussed, any deposition at all, even (or especially) with the so-called 'options' urged by Mr Spears (ie, a 'referee,' which would be improper) would, in and of itself be harassing and re-traumatise Ms Spears.
"For the foregoing reasons and those in the record, we respectfully submit that this court must adopt its tentative ruling denying Mr Spears's motion to compel Ms Spears's deposition."
Inside Britney Spears's $14 million California home — in pictures
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Britney Spears's home in Thousand Oaks, California. All photos: Engel & Volkers -
The property sits on the top of a hill. -
A statement chandelier hangs in the kitchen. -
The house has an infinity pool and spa. -
The home is designed in Italian neoclassical style. -
The property's expansive views. -
The wood-panelled library. -
The gated property sits within the exclusive White Stallion Estates community. -
One of the living rooms. -
The entrance foyer. -
The lavish and leafy gardens.
