Britney Spears's dad addresses conservatorship battle, says he hasn't spoken to her since August

Jamie Spears is breaking his silence about the ongoing conservatorship drama with daughterBritney Spears that has sparked the #FreeBritneymovement. In an interview with CNN, Jamie revealed just how fractured their relationship is, claiming he hasn’t spoken to the singer since August.“I love my daughter and I miss her very much,” Jamie said. In August, Britney’s attorney Samuel D. Ingham III filed paperwork to remove Jamie as a co-conservator. He was first appointed by the court in 2008 amid the singer’s very public breakdown. Jamie believes Britney’s lawyer is to blame for their lack of communication as he alleges they were in touch and on “good terms” up until four months ago. He also defended his motives of wanting to remain in control of the pop star’s estimated $60 million estate.“When a family member needs special care and protection, families need to step up, as I have done for the last 12-plus years, to safeguard, protect and continue to love Britney unconditionally,” Jamie stated. “I have and will continue to provide unwavering love and fierce protection against those with self-serving interests and those who seek to harm her or my family.”

That’s quite different than the picture painted by Britney’s lawyer.

During last month’s dramatic hearing, Ingham said Britney was “afraid” of her father and accused Jamie of making business decisions without her knowledge. According to court documents obtained by CNN, Ingham said Britney would not perform again as long as Jamie was in control of her affairs. The judge ruled in favor of keeping Jamie on and appointed Bessemer Trust to act as co-conservator. A hearing has been set for Wednesday to review Jamie’s handling of Britney’s assets.