Amanda Bynes Parents Ask For Court Ordered Conservatorship

Nickelodean celebrity AmandaBynes has spent $1.2 million dollars of her $4 million dollars in life savings. Her parents are claiming that the money was spent in a very shorttime span. As a result of what her parents believe is excessive spending andmisconduct, Rick and Lynn Bynes petitioned the court for a strict,court ordered conservatorship. The conservatorship is similar to the one that assisted Britney Spears when she began her downward spiral several years ago. Amanda’s parents are concerned for her well being. They allege that she smokespot, has a drug problem, and is paranoid. The judge has delayed the outcome becausehe wants to speak with Amanda when she is removed from her psychiatric hold. Amanda was placed on a psychiatric hold when she started a fire in a stranger’s driveway last week and took off her flaming pants. 

Many are comparing Bynes’ recent meltdownto Britney Spears’ meltdown a few years ago and believe that Bynes’ parents might have a shot at the conservatorship. However, attorney Doug Stern asserts “Britney had kids, and Amanda isresponsible for herself only. That’s the biggest difference.” The court will base its determination on whether Amanda has control over her actions. If the court does not believe she does the chances for theconservatorship are much higher. 

See Nancy Dillon Amanda Bynes’ Parents Hope Type of Court Order that Rescued Britney Spears Will Help Their Troubled Daughter- But Experts Say Chances are Slim, NY Daily News,  Jul. 28, 2013.

Special thanks to Brian Cohan (Attorney at Law, Law Offices of Brian J. Cohan, P.C.) for bringing this article to my attention.