Britney Spears father Jamie has reportedly asked to temporarily step down as her conservator.
Her sons Sean, 13, and Jayden, 12, were allegedly granted a restraining order against him after he was involved in a physical altercation with Sean last month.
And now the 67-year-old has decided to to temporarily relinquish the powers of conservatorship due to personal health reasons, TMZ reported.
He has held power over Britneys conservatorship for 11 years, managing the singers financial affairs and daily life since her 2007 breakdown.
A source added to the site that Jamie is secure in his role for one reason – theres really no one else who can handle it.
Jamie certainly has his flaws, but everyone knows hes done a good job and theres no one else who can do it, an insider said.
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He has asked for Jodi Montgomery, a woman he describes as Britneys care manager to be appointed as temporary conservator, according to legal documents.
He wants a hearing expedited to next Monday and said indicated Britney is able but unwilling to attend the hearing, TMZ claimed.
He also said that Britney doesnt object to his decision.
Jamie, who suffered a ruptured colon last year, decided to step down so he could focus on his health, according to People.
Jamie has to focus on his health. He was also told its best to step down temporarily because of the police report a source told the site.
Jamie seems stressed about it, and its not a situation that he wants to be in.
He was named as Britneys permanent conservator permanent co-conservator of her estate at an LA court in 2008.
The insider added: Nothing will change in Britneys life. Jamie will still get updates about Britney and Jamie will make sure that she is protected against people who want to take advantage of her.
[Her mother] Lynne will also be around if Britney needs her.More: Entertainment
It comes after Britneys ex-husband Kevin Federline filed a restraining order against Jamie.
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Kevin accused Jamie of breaking down a door and grabbing Sean in a heated incident, TMZ reported.
Insiders claimed Sean did not have any visible bruises or injuries but Kevin felt it was serious enough to report. An investigation is now taking plRead More – Source
