Atlanta, GA 12/8/2010 12:41:02 AM
Lindsay Lohan will remain in California for Christmas.
The troubled actress – who is undergoing court-ordered drug
rehabilitation treatment at the Betty Ford Center in Malibu until early
January – may receive a day pass to leave the facility for the big day,
but won’t be allowed to travel, much to the annoyance of her mother
Dina who wanted her to be in New York with the rest of her family.
A source said: “Dina wants Lindsay to go home to Long Island for
Christmas, but that won't be happening. Judge Elden Fox was very clear
with his order that he wanted her to stay in rehab until after New
Year's.
"Lindsay won't be allowed to leave the state of California for
Christmas - period. It was never a consideration for Thanksgiving and
it won't be for Christmas. Dina wants her home, but her dad Michael is
supporting whatever Lindsay's treatment team is recommending."
While Michael – who recently reconciled with his daughter following
months of estrangement – is happy to spend the festive season in
California to be close to the actress if she is given a day pass to
leave the clinic on Christmas Day (25.12.10), his ex-wife Dina has
reportedly been resistant to the plan.
The source told RadarOnline.com: "Dina hasn't agreed to be anywhere
under the same roof with Michael. Lindsay's counsellors recognise that
family is very important to Lindsay and they are really hoping to get
the entire family under one roof for some much needed family therapy.
Michael has agreed to do it. So far, nothing from Dina indicating she
is even considering it."
Lindsay, 24, has impressed staff at the treatment centre with her
willingness to comply with their programme and they are hopeful even
the stresses of the festive season won’t disrupt her recovery.
The insider added: “The holidays can be a cause for concern with all of
the angst, forced familial time and dealing with recovery. Mix in
parents that don't get along and Lindsay is going to be tested - and
that isn't a bad thing.
"Lindsay recognises how blessed she is to be given this amazing opportunity to get and stay sober."
