The court must be basing its decision on evidence that she cannot manage her own affairs. We don’t know what that is. It might be compelling. A family friend in Louisiana recalled seeing her on TV with her parents when she was a little girl. She told me her immediate thought was, “They’re going to ruin that child.” She’s been the breadwinner for her family her whole life. She hasn’t had much schooling or socialization. She has never had to find an apartment or apply for a job. She didn’t raise her boys on her own. Like many who gain stardom early, she grew up in a bubble. Couple that with serious mental health problems, she’s a prime candidate for exploitation. If her father doesn’t exploit her, another conservator will be tempted to as well. To be fair, his salary isn’t large considering her income. She could be paying far more. Perhaps the court believes that her father is the safest option. At least she isn’t being physically abused. There are numerous examples of celebrities whose minders took over their lives and exploited them financially. Brain Wilson of the Beach Boys fell under the control of unscrupulous psychologist Eugene Landy. Eventually the court stepped in an severed the relationship. I agree that the situation seems unjust. I’m not sure what the solution is, but I imagine the situation is more complex than looks like from the outside. Her boys are only 13 and 14, far from grown. I suspect when they are grown, the court will be more open to giving her more freedom. I wish her well.