Judge's Ruling Ends, Britney Spears', Conservatorship.<br />On November 12, a Los Angeles judge ruled <br />that Britney Spears' conservatorship <br />should be terminated.<br />'The New York Times' reports that in June, Spears said that the arrangement had taken away her control over nearly every aspect of her life. .<br />She reportedly asked the court <br />if the conservatorship, which had already lasted <br />for over 13 years, could finally be ended.<br />She reportedly asked the court <br />if the conservatorship, which had already lasted <br />for over 13 years, could finally be ended.<br />Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Brenda Penny sided with Spears.<br />Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Brenda Penny sided with Spears.<br />The conservatorship had been <br />controlled by her father Jamie Spears. .<br />In 2008, Britney's estranged father gained authority over his daughter's life and finances after citing her public mental health problems. .<br />In 2008, Britney's estranged father gained authority over his daughter's life and finances after citing her public mental health problems. .<br />The 'New York Times' reports that by the end of that year, the 'temporary guardianship' was made permanent. .<br />The 'New York Times' reports that by the end of that year, the 'temporary guardianship' was made permanent. .<br />During the trial, Spears said the <br />agreement exploited her.<br />In June, Spears claimed that the conservatorship forced her to work against her will and take medication.<br />On September 29, the court suspended Jamie Spears as the conservator of Britney's estate.<br />The November 12 ruling officially ended the conservatorship, effectively freeing Britney
