The former child star's parents expressed their support for ending her conservatorship after they agreed she made great strides in recent years.
A judge terminated the guardianship of former child star Amanda Bynes on Tuesday after her petition to break the system was met with the full support of her parents.
Bynes, 35, has been under a personal guardianship since 2013 in what he previously described as a dark period in his life. A guardianship of the assets was terminated in 2017 after her assets were transferred to a trust.
Bynes' father was named as the trustee, and his mother remained in control of his medical and personal affairs.
The termination was filed in late February by Bynes' attorney and was met with the full support of her parents, Lynn and Rick Bynes.
Tamar Arminac, a lawyer for Bynes' parents, said they are preparing for the termination and a gradual process to ensure all parties are comfortable. Bynes' mother and personal mentor, Lynn, is particularly excited about the "next chapter" in her daughter's life.
"She couldn't be more proud of what Amanda has achieved over the past few tough years," Arminak said. "I know both mother and daughter are happy to resume a relationship that does not involve this conservatism and is focused on the infinite possibilities available to Amanda now that conservatism is over."
Ventura Superior Court Judge Roger L. Lund had already indicated in a provisional ruling that he would formally end conservatism, as evidence presented in court showed that "grounds for establishing a guardianship of the individual no longer exist."
Lund noted during the hearing that Bynes had done everything the court asked him to do by agreeing to sign the termination petition on Tuesday.
At the end of the hearing Lund said, "Congratulations and best wishes to Ms. Bynes... Great job, everyone."
Neither Bynes nor his parents were present in court during the hearing, which was also available over teleconferencing.
A final accounting for Bynes's trust was requested by his attorney, but the trust is not under guardianship and any issues dealing with it will be handled in a separate proceeding. But Lund noted that he had no reason to believe there would be a problem.
Bynes' petition for termination states that she has consistently tested negative for illegal substances, has managed her mental health and that her psychiatrist claims she has "informed consent to any form of medical treatment." ability to deliver."
Since 2020, Bynes has lived in a "structured community for women" where she is able to maintain an "independent" lifestyle and regular check-ins with a case manager.
Bynes is pursuing a bachelor's degree at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles, where she has already earned an associate degree cum laude in business product development.
In a brief Instagram video posted weeks before her hearing, Bynes thanked fans for all their "love and support."
She talked about her experiences with substance abuse and body image issues in a 2018 interview with Paper magazine. Bynes told the magazine that she would experience restlessness and depression after seeing herself on screen.
Bynes blamed his behavior, including comments made on social media, for substance abuse before being placed in a mentor and credited his parents for helping him. At the time of her interview, she said that she had been sober for four years.
"I'm really embarrassed and ashamed of what I said," Bynes said in the interview. "I can't turn back time, but if I could, I would. And I'm sorry for whoever hurt me and who I lied about, because it really eats me up. Makes it feel so awful and sick to the stomach. And that's sad."