"My family has been going through a lot of stress and anxiety lately, so I just needed time to deal. But don't worry -- I'll be back very soon."
Britney Spears appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom with both her parents Friday to speak to the judge overseeing the singer’s decade-long conservatorship. Judge Brenda Penny cleared out her courtroom prior to the hearing so that only Spears, her mother Lynne and her father Jamie – also Britney’s conservator – and their lawyers were in attendance; Britney was ushered through the courthouse’s backdoor to avoid paparazzi, but still encountered some #FreeBritney supporters, People reported. “Britney is still adjusting to medications,” a source told People of the situation. “It’s a difficult situation for her and Lynne is in L.A. to help. Lynne wants to be more involved in Britney’s care because she is her mom. If there is something more they can do for Britney, Lynne wants to make sure Britney gets that help.” Earlier in the week, Spears' mother Lynne filed a motion that would keep her informed on all matters pertaining to her daughter's conservatorship. "Britney is still adjusting to medications," a source told People. “It’s a difficult situation for her, and Lynne is in L.A. to help. Lynne wants to be more involved in Britney’s care because she is her mom. If there is something more they can do for Britney, Lynne wants to make sure Britney gets that help.” Spears' father Jamie's conservatorship of her began in 2008 and gives him control of her affairs. He was also named a co-conservator of her estate. The next hearing regarding the conservatorship is scheduled for Sept. 18.Britney Spears Attends Court Hearing About Conservatorship
