The Easy A star, Amanda Bynes is set to take control of her life again after she files a legal petition in court to end her conservatorship. Reportedly, Amanda made the decision with the support of her parents and they are thrilled with the fact that their daughter is now capable to make decisions and lead her own life.
Amanda Bynes Officially Files To End Her 9 Years Conservatorship
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On 3rd March 2022
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Following suit Britney Spears, Amanda Bynes has officially filed to have her conservatorship legally terminated.
According to Page Six, the 35-year-old She's The Man star has been in conservatorship under her parents - Lynn and Rick Bynes - since 2013.
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As per the outlet, Amanda filed for the legal petition last week at Ventura County Superior Court in California. The conservatorship oversees both her person and estate.
Talking to People, Bynes' attorney, David A. Esquibias, said: "Amanda wishes to terminate her conservatorship. She believes her condition is improved and protection of the court is no longer necessary."
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Back in August 2013, Lynn Bynes was given a temporary conservatorship of her daughter after the famous celebrity reportedly started a fire on a driveway. Her mother regained conservatorship over her daughter in October 2014, People reports.
Apart from this, the former Nickelodeon star had also been struggling with substance abuse issues, legal troubles, and displayed concerning behavior in controversial Twitter rants.
Rubbishing the rumors that the conservatorship was ever extended through to 2023, Esquibias told People: "It is open day-to-day. A status report regarding her health and welfare was recently filed and approved by the court. By law, the next status report is due in two years. Her conservatorship will terminate when it is no longer convenient for Amanda."
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As per NBC News, Amanda's parents are supportive of her decision to end the conservatorship, with attorney Tamar Arminak saying on Friday: "The parents are happy, thrilled to get this good news.
"The professionals say she is ready to make her own life choices and decisions and are so proud of her. They 100% support her decision to end the conservatorship."
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The outlet also learned that currently Amanda lives by the beach and is studying for her degree at California's Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising after earning her associate's degree cum laude in Merchandise Product Development in 2019.
In October 2020, Esquibias described the 'She's Is The Man' star as "very entrepreneurial".
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back in 2018, Amanda thanked her parents for helping to get her "back on track" during an interview with Paper magazine.
Now a hearing on the petition is currently scheduled to take place on March 22.
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