For helping his daughter through her turbulent period, Mr Jamie Spears on Monday was awarded an additional US$51,000 payout, reflecting an increase in his monthly payments since he took over his 27-year-old daughter's affairs in February.

Mr Jamie Spears had been receiving US$10,000 a month for his work, but Los Angeles Superior Court Commissioner Reva Goetz increased that amount to approximately US$16,000 per month and agreed to give him backpay.

He was also granted an additional US$1,200 monthly payment so he can maintain an office, which Mr Goetz said was justified by his work getting his daughter's personal life - and music career - back on track. -- AP