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For 13 years, Britney Spears' father controlled her life. She says her mother was behind it.

Britney Spears is just days away from being free.

At least that's the belief of her lawyer, Mathew Rosengart, who thinks the pop star's 13-year ordeal could end at her next court hearing on November 12.

The 39-year-old's father, Jamie Spears, also filed court documents on November 1, saying he supports the immediate termination of the conservatorship, which he ran until being suspended as conservator in September 2021.

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He stood by his belief that 13 years ago Britney’s life was in "shambles" and the conservatorship was "necessary", but its "mission has been successful and it is now time for Britney to re-take control of her life", state the court papers, per Vulture.

It's a real turn of events for Jamie, who had previously opposed the end of the conservatorship as recently as August 2021.

But Britney is adamant her father isn't the only member of her family to have benefited from her 13-year-old "abusive" conservatorship.

In a now-deleted Instagram post, the pop star alleged her mother, Lynne Spears, was the mastermind behind the legal arrangement that gave her ex-husband control over their daughter's finances, health care, and personal life for well over a decade.

Britney with her parents, Lynne and Jamie Spears. Image: Getty. "My dad may have started the conservatorship 13 years ago… what people don't know is that my mum is the one who gave him the idea," she wrote. 

"I will never get those years back," she added.

"She secretly ruined my life... and yes I will call her and [former manager] Lou Taylor out on it... so take your whole 'I have NO IDEA what's going on' attitude and go f*** yourself.

"You know exactly what you did... my dad is not smart enough to ever think of a conservatorship... but tonight I will smile knowing I have a new life ahead of me."

"I know I’ve said some things on my Insta out of anger and I’m sorry but I’m only human … and I believe you’d feel the same way if you were me !!!

"Anyway it’s a new day and I can’t say I’m never going to complain again ... cuz who knows !!! God bless you all and have a great day."

If that happens, after 13 years, she'll finally be free. 

Feature image: Getty.

This article was originally published on November 4, 2021 and was updated on November 9, 2021.

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