In response to Britney's earlier petition, Jamie Spears agreed to step down as her conservator "when the time is right." Jamie's attorney, Vivian Thoreen, released a statement to People stating that while there were "no actual grounds" for removal, "it is highly debatable whether a change in conservator at this time would be in Ms. Spears' best interests." The statement also read: "Mr. Spears is willing to step down when the time is right, but the transition needs to be orderly and include a resolution of matters pending before the Court."
Shortly after, Britney's attorney, Rosengart, issued a statement to the publication, saying, "This is a major victory for Britney Spears and another step toward justice. I announced in Court on July 14 that, after 13 years of the status quo, it was time for Mr. Spears to be suspended or removed as conservator and that my firm and I would move aggressively and expeditiously for that outcome."
In paperwork filed on Aug. 30, 2021, (obtained by E! News), Britney's team claimed that Jamie was seeking approximately $2 million to step back as the singer's conservator, which included "attorneys' fees he has incurred" and "a substantial payment from Ms. Spears' Estate to certain third parties, including Tri-Star Sports & Entertainment Group." "Britney Spears will not be extorted," the filing said, per CBS News. "Mr. Spears's blatant attempt to barter suspension and removal in exchange for approximately $2 million in payments, on top of the millions already reaped from Ms. Spears's estate by Mr. Spears and his associates, is a non-starter."
