Celebrity Justice
Wasser to Britney -- You're Someone Else's Problem Now

Laura Wasser and Britney SpearsTMZ has learned Britney Spears is losing her lawyer.

At a hearing in the ongoing Britney Spears/K-Fed custody war that is just about to start, disso-queen Laura Wasser will submit legal papers formally withdrawing as the singer's attorney. Sources say Spears' new lawyer will be high-profile attorney, Marci Levine.

The word we hear is that Britney was a problem client because she just didn't listen to and follow the advice Wasser gave so Spears could maintain custody and end the war.

In spite of Spears' erratic behavior and stint in rehab, Wasser was able to hammer out a 50/50 custody split with K-Fed -- a small miracle. Now Federline wants 70/30 custody. It ain't Wasser's problemo no more!

UPDATE: TMZ has learned that celebrity attorney Mel Goldsman will handle Britney's case along with Marci Levine. Levine didn't appear in court today due to illness.


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76. THIS IS A EXAMPLE OF A WOMAN..WHO WAS A TALENTED YOUNG STAR...AND PROBABLY NEVER KNEW ..CHILDHOOD AS IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN...CAME INTO MONEY YOUNG...DID THINGS TO SHOCK PEOPLE......TOOK UP WITH A MAN..WHO HAD A CHILD AN ONE ON THE WAY..WHEN THEY HOOKED UP...WEARS CLOTHS THAT COME TO HER BUTT..AND DOESN'T BELIEVE IN WEARING UNDERWEAR....AND DOESN'T TAKE GOOD ADVICE FROM ANYONE....SHE VERY WELL COULD BE BI-POLER...AND GOOD VERY WELL BE ON SELF DISTRUCTION....

Posted at 7:12PM on Sep 17th 2007 by asorrystate

77. everyone you without sin cast the first stone hypocrites!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 7:34PM on Sep 17th 2007 by harlan a moore

78. Theres no need to prove she does drugs or alcohol, just look at photos the paparazzi have taken... that's all!
As to her mental stability, what about leaving home with your rear parts on display? (and not on your way to a nudist beach precisely)
Thank god she is rich and famous as O J Simpson and Michael Jackson. She is certainly above the law, will get the children's custody, and pay attorneys, ex husband and nannies to buy silence!

Posted at 7:31PM on Sep 17th 2007 by L.W.

79. everyone needs to keep her in prayer instead of bashing her what if it was your daughter sister mom or niece? would you still be basher her you all should be ashamed of your self in stead help the girl shes young and needs direction in her life for GOD sakes write something positive she needs that.

Posted at 7:31PM on Sep 17th 2007 by harlan a moore

80. You people here have a short attention span, Marcie Levine and Mel Goldsman were Dav[d Hasselhoff's Attorneys. I think they did a really great job for him
Maybe this wasser-be couldn't handle the case properly

Posted at 7:34PM on Sep 17th 2007 by Janice

81. The Future Porn Princess of 08 and Celeb has been corpse of 2010

Posted at 4:25PM on Sep 18th 2007 by RudeDude

82. If I'm going to say this I realize I should not be looking at this Brit stuff myself but I think it's all the comments that bother me even more then TMZ's rude captions underneath the photos. It's just mind boggling that so many people comment like they are watching events in her life unfold like they are there, or have some sort of first-hand knowledge. Let's watch the real facts unfold if you're so interested in what's going on in Britney's life rather then listen to all the unfounded "crap". It usually seems there is a grain of truth that you have to separate from all the sensationalism build up to "sell" stories. Unfortunately, somewhere in Brit's sad world is a real person. Let's try to remember that shall we? What ever you think she's "asking" for because of her celebrity, fame and money... before all of that she was just a girl. How horrible and humiliating to have to live out the painful portions of her life in public. Treat others as you would wish to be treated.

Posted at 12:30AM on Sep 18th 2007 by Astrid

83. What are those lollypop things Ms. Spears seems to always be sucking on. Are they truly candy or as someone said, a narcotic?

Posted at 6:50PM on Sep 27th 2007 by cookie populated

84. I never thought Id Be on Kevins side but I am now . He is the only one that can save these babies. I never see pictures of these babies smiling or laughing when they are with Britney. Thier Poor sad little faces look out at us from the covers of so many magazines I feel like they are making a silent cry for help. A lot of people say give britney a break shes young and sick I say the little Babies come first. at least thier daddy had a nice Birthday party for them and the grand parents were there. Britney was in Vegas Partying after her MTV fiasco. Desert mama

Posted at 8:04PM on Sep 18th 2007 by desertmama

85. It's nice we can all sit back and judge a person, no of know what pressures this young lady has gone thru, nor do we know what it's like to constantly be under a public . I'm sure everyone who has made their negative comments and observations have fairy tale lives.
Everyone wants their 15 minutes of fame from bodyguards and their laywers to friends, friends of friends and so on. Must be nice to be perfect.
Cut her a break , stop taking her picture everytime she sneezes, or shops or whatever she does. No wonder her children appear shell shocked every where they go someone is chasing them with camera in hand. Remember dont judge and you wont be judged.
Want to help, call out the people who continually track her every movement.
She'll find her way, she'll do whats right, but it's not for us to decide whats right for her.

Posted at 10:34PM on Sep 18th 2007 by Mark

86. Britney needs some emotional support. I think all of the stardom went to her head and everything that K-Fed did while they were married just pushed her self-esteem to the floor. He was a nothing before Britney and now he is trying to make her a nothing too. The kids deserve better than this. They are babies and they need their mother, but their mother needs a mother figure. Not one to down her even further but one that can relate to her on her level and give her the support to regain her self-esteem. I would gladly take Britney in and help guide her back into the person she can be without drugs and alcohol. She would have to leave her money somewhere else and can try and live like a everyday normal person.

Posted at 11:16PM on Sep 18th 2007 by patita

87. I personally feel that Britney Spears is a very sick young lady. Whatever causes her to continuously make unbelievably unhealthy, dangerous and ridiculous choices for herself and her babies has got to be caused by mental problems. Normal, well-adjusted human beings do not stay on a path of self destruct the way she does. Where are her parents??? Granted she is 25 years old, but she is their flesh and blood and so are those innocent babies. There must be some way they can get through to her to help her and her children. Why not an intervention? Obviously she has a drinking and drug problem that takes professionals to help correct . I feel sorry for her and the constant ridiculing and criticism only makes it worse. Someone should take her by the hand and take her out of the public eye and get her the help she needs before she kills herself and others.

Posted at 11:26PM on Sep 18th 2007 by shirley Skillman

88. Oh come of it Chicka!

Seriously, it matters not how old you are when you have kids. My parents were very young (18) when they got married and had me (many moons ago) - everyone did it back then and most were well aware of what was right and wrong and knew the BASICS of child rearing.

I had my first child (in my early 30's) at the same time as Britney had her oldest son. I knew nothing about child rearing but it isn't hard to figure out what to do.

Firstly, I never drove my child unrestrained in a car, even for a short distance. I never left my child unattended in a high chair (unrestrained) so that he fell out and dropped on his head. My child NEVER had soda pop or lollies (still does not have either at 2yo). I never gave my child chewing gum and then asked a dentist if I should "have his teeth whitened". And the list goes on and on.

No, I am not mother of the year and have probably made a few mistakes along the way but I can tell you something - those children need to be taken off that girl IMMEDIATELY. She has no idea, nor does she care. How many times does she need to have front page stories made regarding her poor parenting skills? If someone even hinted that I was a bad mother, I would be devestated. She had 2 kids in quick succession and STILL insists on behaving in such a poor manner.

I think the girl has serious issues and if it were anyone else, those children would have been taken off her a long time ago. They need to be removed immediately, no more chances.

She treats them like toys, not like kids. THe latest accessory - cute kids! They are not pets, they are not something she can amuse herself with for an hour a day. They are CHILDREN for goodness sake!

And I work in a law firm and lawyers can actually mention if their clients are difficult, so long as they do not go into the nitty gritty of the actual facts on file. It is pretty obvious why her first lawyer quit and the news is not new to anyone else.

For all those Britney fans who continually defend her and say "leave her be" .... what about the kids? What about their welfare? They come first not her selfish, childish stupidity.

And I defended her a lot when she first got pregnant and had headlines screaming that she was "fat" and had "let herself go". Now I can see she is just not mentally stable enough to bring up 2 kids (or dogs, for that matter).

She needs to give up custody and she needs to go away for a year and get help. Only she can help herself. I don't think she will be around much longer, unfortunately. Shame, because she did so well at first.

Posted at 11:45PM on Sep 18th 2007 by KD

89. Who is beating the kids?.........anyway......will K-fed take 20% more custody without the 20% more child support?.......He's not to be trusted in all this mess either. What kind of child support does he pay on his other two children?.....Why doesn't anyone dig up the dirt on him?.....I say kids should go with granny for now!

Posted at 1:43AM on Sep 19th 2007 by spanky

90. welcome to the real world Spears. wake up girl. too much money for such a young age.
add stupidity to your tale of sorrow. don't feel a bit sorry for you. thought you were a smart girl. obviously i thought wrong.

Posted at 2:05AM on Sep 19th 2007 by speak your mine

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