Britney Spears' father to finally step down as conservator

Britney Spears' father has agreed to step down as the singer's curator, committing to a "decent transition" to a new legal arrangement. The pop star's lawyer said it would be "a big win for Britney Spears and another step towards justice".

However, Jamie Spears' lawyer insisted there were "no real reasons" for his resignation and did not give a timetable for when he would resign.

The singer's career has been in the hands of legal protection since 2008.

She filed a petition to stop her father from controlling her property in July and said she would no longer perform while he remained in the role.

In court papers filed Thursday in response to the star's petition, Mr Spears' lawyer said he was "in a position to step aside" if certain issues were resolved, and "if the time is right ".

Mr Spears, in the 15-page correspondent, said he "wants to work with the court and his daughter's new lawyer to prepare for a proper transition to a new conservator".

Mr Spears' lawyer said he did not believe "a public battle with his daughter ... would be in their interest" and that he was "the indefatigable target of unjustified attacks".

Nevertheless, he asked that his daughter 'the "erroneous" petition be rejected, saying that it was "unjustified" and that "there were no" urgent circumstances justifying Mr Spears' immediate dismissal ".

Jamie Spears' response to his daughter's petition was welcomed by her lawyer Mathew Rosengart, who called it a "forgiveness" for his client.

"We are pleased that Mr Spears and his lawyer have agreed today in a case that he needs to be removed," he said in a statement.

But he accused Jamie Spears of his own "shameful and reprehensible attacks" and said he should stop "making false accusations and making cheap shots".

He said the singer's father should instead "stay calm and go straight to the side".

Mr Rosengart added that an inquiry into the actions of those involved in the management of their property by the Conservatory is continuing.

The news was greeted by one of her fellow celebrities, model and heiress Paris Hilton.

"I'm so glad to hear this news," she wrote on Twitter. "It's been a long time, but I'm so happy that Britney is on her way to finally being free."

But some of the singer's supporters, who have campaigned for them to regain autonomy over their affairs with the #FreeBritney hashtag, have expressed skepticism.

Campaigner Leanne Simmons dismissed the move as "a different manipulation tactic", while another fan said "there was still a lot of things to be done".