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.