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Amanda Bynes speaks out for first time ahead of conservatorship hearing
Amanda Bynes’ conservatorship hearing is coming up soon (Pictures: Instagram / Getty)
Amanda Bynes has thanked fans for their support ahead of her upcoming court date to end her conservatorship.
The She’s The Man actress was initially put under the court order in 2013, with her mom, Lynn, currently in charge.
She filed documents to officially end the conservatorship last month, with her court date coming soon.
According to People Magazine, the 35-year-old shared a message on social media, telling followers: ‘What’s up Instagram. Amanda Bynes here. My court date is coming up in two weeks.
‘I want to thank you all for your love and support. Peace out.’
Amanda has been under the ruling for nine years, with the order first put in place following a series of mental health and substance abuse issues.
Amanda filed paperwork to end the court order recently (Picture: Getty)
In September last year, a judge ruled to ‘extend’ it for two years, until 2023.
Speaking to People magazine, Amanda’s lawyer David Esquibias clarified that the conservatorship could come to an end whenever Amanda felt it was time to end.
He explained: ‘Her conservatorship is not extended through, March 2023. It is open day to day.
Amanda’s parents are said to be in support of her decision (Picture: Rex)
‘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.’
Her parents reportedly said that they ‘fully support’ her decision to end the order.
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The news comes after Britney Spears’ conservatorship was ended last year after more than a decade, in a landmark ruling.
Speaking after the monumental hearing, Britney’s lawyer Mathew Rosengart said: ‘What’s next for Britney, and this is the first time this could be said for about a decade, is up to one person: Britney.
‘I’m so proud of her. I thank her for her courage and poise and power. She helped shine a light on conservatorships and guardianships from coast to coast.’
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