That briefly left James Spears with sole power over Britney Spears' life, money and career, a situation she says she very much wants to avoid repeating.
An email seeking comment from James Spears' attorney was not immediately returned.
The documents also reveal that Britney Spears has no plans to perform again anytime soon.
The filing gave a rare glimpse at Britney Spears' own wishes in the conservatorship that has had vast power over her for over a decade.
Britney Spears' attorney said that he expects James Spears will aggressively contest being marginalized, and said that Britney Spears has suggested they retain a lawyer with expertise in complex financial court fights.