Fans around the world continue to express concern for Britney Spears. It's been a week since the 39-year-old pop star broke her silence on what living under conservatorship has been like.
Britney's conservators are now saying that one of her most concerning assertions is not the truth. During her statement to the judge, Britney revealed that she has an IUD that she is not being permitted to have removed. She shared her desire to marry and have more children, but claimed she is not allowed.
The team in charge of Britney insists that this is not the case. They're claiming that Britney's decisions to marry and have kids are "unaffected by the conservatorship."
Britney Spears got emotional when discussing her desire to grow her family.
"I would like to progressively move forward and I want to have the real deal. I want to be able to get married and have a baby," she said.
"I have an [IUD] inside of myself so I don't get pregnant. They don't want me to have children — any more children."
"This conservatorship is doing me way more harm than good," Britney continued.
"I deserve to have a life! I've worked my whole life. I deserve to have a two- to three-year break and do what I want to do."
Both professional conservator Jodi Montgomery and Britney's father, Jamie Spears, say this is not the case.
"As to Britney's right to marry, that is unaffected by the conservatorship under Probate Code §1900. As to family planning, that is also unaffected by the conservatorship," Jodi Montgomery's attorney, Lauriann Wright, said in a statement shared with People.
"If Britney needs any assistance with either, Ms. Montgomery has and will be there to provide any assistance needed to Britney."
"Britney's choice to marry and to start a family have never been impacted by the conservatorship while Ms. Montgomery has been conservator of the person," the statement continued.
"While it is Ms. Montgomery's professional duty to be Britney's protector and advocate, honoring her wishes and seeing to her best interests while Britney is under conservatorship, it is her sincere personal wish that Britney continues to make meaningful progress in her well-being so that her conservatorship of the person can be terminated."
"Ms. Montgomery looks forward to presenting a comprehensive Care Plan to the Court setting forth a path for termination of the conservatorship for Britney, and Ms. Montgomery looks forward to supporting Britney through that process," the statement concluded.
Jamie Spears doesn't agree with Jodi Montgomery on many fronts, but he also says he isn't stopping Britney. He claims he "did everything in his power to support and care for Ms. Spears' well-being and personal decisions including marriage."
When it comes to the accusations of mistreatment, Jamie Spears believes it's come at the hands of Jodi Montgomery. He claims she is responsible for Britney's "difficulties and suffering." He also says that she "does not reflect Ms. Spears' wishes."
As for Britney's two teen sons, 15-year-old Sean Preston and 14-year-old Jayden, Britney is able to occasionally see them. They live with their dad, Britney's ex-husband Kevin Federline. Kevin has also released what some Britney fans believe are conflicting statements about Britney, the kids, and the conservatorship.
"The best thing would be for their mom to be healthy and happy," Kevin's attorney, Mark Vincent Kaplan, shared on his behalf.
"And if either of those things aren't true, it doesn't provide for the best setting for custody to be exercised," the attorney continued.
"[He] certainly respects Britney and only hopes the best for her because when the best for her is achieved, it's the best for their kids. The kids love their mother and he wants there to be a healthy and strong relationship."
"Britney has not been served well by the conservatorship and it's not consistent with what she wants," he continued.
"I think that she should be able to challenge that. And if it's what's best for her, Kevin supports it."
It's Kevin's comments about Britney's allegations she's been forced on lithium that raised eyebrows.
"If it was necessary we have to be concerned about whether she's okay and if it's no longer necessary, that's great too," Kevin's attorney said.
"Just want to make sure that all of the considerations, how she's doing are taken into account if she seeks to change the custody order in the post-conservatorship era, if that ever comes."