Amanda Bynes' parents are struggling to gain guardianship of her.

Rick and Lynn Bynes reportedly want to take legal control of the troubled actress' finances and personal needs, but after her recent move to New York City, face extra hurdles. Under New York Law, the 27-year-old star - who was charged with attempted evidence tampering, reckless endangerment and marijuana possession in court last Friday - could appoint her close friends to decide if she needs her parents to take control.

"Amanda's parents have been told it's much harder for them to get guardianship of their adult daughter in New York than if they were to have the proceedings take place in California. Under New York law, Amanda could have the option of having a jury of her peers decide if she was in need of having her parents take control of her life. In the California courts, a judge signs off on the conservatorship. The thought of having a public jury trial to determine if Amanda is unable to take care of herself - and the media firestorm that would ensue - gives her parents cause for concern," a source said.

Amanda's family are concerned the actress may be suffering from Schizophrenia and insist they are not interested in getting paid for their services, with their priority in getting her a medical diagnosis and on the road to recovery. "Their first concern is getting her to a mental health professional, so she can be properly diagnosed and begin the appropriate treatment," a source revealed.

Friends have previously voiced their concerns over the star's erratic habits. "Amanda has heard voices for years, and was concerned she was being spied on via smoke alarms and clocks in her home. She would cover electronic items because Amanda believed that was the only way she wouldn't be spied on. It's an extremely sad situation, because Amanda just refuses to get help," another source said.