Superior Court Judge Reva Goetz has asked attorneys for Spears' father to deliver paperwork so she can sign a long-standing restraining order against the paparazzo.

In January, Jamie Spears sought protection on his daughter's behalf against Mr Ghalib, her former business manager and an attorney.

Court documents contend the trio have tried to undermine the singer's conservatorship, which was established after a series of high-profile incidents of erratic behavior.

Jamie Spears' attorney told the judge on Wednesday that Mr Ghalib hadn't filed any objections to a protective order being issued.

Neither Mr Ghalib nor his attorney have appeared at previous restraining order hearings. -- AP