Timeline: Britney Spears’ life has been controlled by conservatorship since 2008

Spears is set to appear before a judge to discuss the management of her career and life 

Britney Spears is set to address a US court during a highly publicised hearing (PA)

Britney Spears has had her life controlled by a court-ordered conservatorship since 2008.

Her father, Jamie, has overseen her personal affairs and career for much of the past 13 years, though the singer has been asking a judge to oust him from his role.