Ruling ends order that gave control of Britney Spears' life and money to her father for 14 years; thousands of fans celebrate outside courthouse as singer hails 'best day ever'

Jamie Spears suspended with immediate effect and replaced with a temporary conservator 'in the best interests' of the singer

In a new NY Times documentary, former executive assistant at Black Box Security shows evidence of secretly captured audio recordings from pop singer's bedroom

Court filing is a 'victory' and 'vindication' for pop singer, says her lawyer

James Spears files legal documents saying that while there are no grounds for his removal, he will resign after several issues are resolved; gives no timetable

Development comes in high-profile legal bid by pop star to remove her father's control over her finances after 13 years