Celebrity Justice
Britney Ordered to Court -- Or Else

TMZ has learned L.A. County Commissioner Scott Gordon has ordered Britney and K-Fed to court at the next hearing, set for October 26.
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We've learned on Monday, Commissioner Gordon said he would not order the parties to court, but made it clear that it would be a good idea for them to show. Sources say Britney's lawyer, Sorrell Trope, asked Britney to show but she wouldn't. Kevin showed up, along with his lawyer, Mark Vincent Kaplan. It was the first appearance in court by either one. Britney spent some of her afternoon at a Shell gas station in the San Fernando Valley.

Britney's lawyer argued that the ruling on Monday was unfair and he asked to reinstate the 50/50 custody arrangement. The judge declined to do it.

The next hearings are set for October 26 and November 26. Britney and K-Fed must be there for the October 26 hearing.

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121. Give him the kids...that's what he wants....then give every dime of your money away.or put it in trust for the kids until they are 21,25,28,30,35.

Posted at 2:51AM on Oct 4th 2007 by pll

122. I feel really bad for her but I think Brittney is doing this all to her self. I don't care what situation you are going through but when it involves her children THAT SHOULD BE THE MOST IMPORTANT THING THAT NEEDS TO BE DEALT WITH. I understand she is being picked on more for things every mothers does, but since she is in the spotlight and she knows she is being watched, she should be more careful with her choices. As for Daddy, that was out drinking and partying when those babies were younger. I don't think he deserves the kids either. I believe he is only doing this for MONEY since he doesn't have any and also his spousal support runs out next month.PERFECT TIMING K-FED!!!!

Posted at 3:07AM on Oct 4th 2007 by monica

123.
I really feel she was not there because the judge may have asked for a drug test right then and there.
The woman is running from her demons and will come to a cross roads here real soon. We wont see this play out for 20 years like Anna.

Posted at 3:24AM on Oct 4th 2007 by Gary

124. Stop asking why Brit did not go to court. Has anyone ever heard of depression. Perhaps her actions are consistent with bipolar disorder or one of the many other disorders that cause inappropriate behavior. I am not a fan of hers but I am a mother. Let's stop putting her down, and perhaps making things worse for her. She is just another human being going through a difficult time. GIVE HER A BREAK.

Posted at 4:05AM on Oct 5th 2007 by Freya

125. God will remember everyone who made fun of Britney Spears. It's not right to make fun of someone who is mentally ill and you all are doing it and enjoying yourselves trying to out do eachother in being mean. There is a special place in Hell for all of you jerks. Jecca, message number 8, said it as it is.

Posted at 6:28PM on Oct 4th 2007 by Joebudgie

126. If there was ever any doubt that Britney is unstable and an unfit parent ---her not showing
up in court (even though not required -- it would have helped show the judge she was at
least trying to get custody of her boys) speaks loud and clear that she does not care--or
maybe wants Kevin to have full custody so she can continue her life style of partying and
drug use.

Posted at 8:30AM on Oct 4th 2007 by nonnie

127. She is tossing her life away. Such ashame.

Posted at 10:04AM on Oct 4th 2007 by jamtor

128. Ok you say "TMZ has learned L.A. County Commissioner Scott Gordon has ordered Britney and K-Fed to court at the next hearing, set for October 26." Then say "We've learned on Monday, Commissioner Gordon said he would not order the parties to court, but made it clear that it would be a good idea for them to show." Which is it?! He ordered them or not?

Posted at 10:02AM on Oct 4th 2007 by Michele

129. Brit we still love you. People need to get a life and let her be. The paps need to quit following her around so maybe she could have a normal life. All you hear is what the news tells you. You don't know if she called the judge and told him she was not going to be there or if her lawyer told her not to come to court. I would be crazy too if I had the cameras in my face (4 cm from my face) all day long. People telling the news people about my every move. This woman just lost her career, husband, kids and now probaby her self esteem. Give her a break.

Posted at 10:10AM on Oct 4th 2007 by Jackie

130. Brit we still love you. People need to get a life and let her be. The paps need to quit following her around so maybe she could have a normal life. All you hear is what the news tells you. You don't know if she called the judge and told him she was not going to be there or if her lawyer told her not to come to court. I would be crazy too if I had the cameras in my face (4 cm from my face) all day long. People telling the news people about my every move. This woman just lost her career, husband, kids and now probaby her self esteem. Give her a break.

Posted at 10:11AM on Oct 4th 2007 by Jackie

131. Y'all better leave me alone. I'm trying my hardest to get rig of these two brats so i can give
y'all a great show even better than last time. My last show sucked cause i wasn't able to do
drugs on the kinda my lawyer telling me i cant drive with my kids on my lap, now isn't that
something. I told him i felt safer with a baby airbag. my kids they drive me nuts. and who are y'all to tell me not to get messed up in front of my kids i know the law i read a book once and it said a parent has the right to raise their kids the way they want so if my kids want "E" or pot...MAMAS gonna give it to them.. PARTY LIKE A " ROCK STAR"

Posted at 10:53AM on Oct 12th 2007 by britney spears

132. Britney not showing up for court when it involves her children says it all. She is responsible for her own behavior, not the paps. She loves the paps, even going as far as to invite one into the ladies room. If she wanted privacy she should have stayed home and taken care of those two boys.

Posted at 10:30AM on Oct 4th 2007 by In my opinion

133. Her self worth is based SOLELY on her exposure as a celebrity. That's all she's ever known since starring as a Mousekateer. Now it's become a sickness to where NOBODY matters to her in her life except being 'accepted' as a celebrity.

She is living in her own world....her own SICK world. She's lost all her appeal and now she just appears pityful. Usually you see that in an old star trying to hang on to her youth and stardom....she's just trying on to her 'self'. She knows no other way to function.

Posted at 10:46AM on Oct 4th 2007 by Dawn Day

134. people people people......TMZ isn't the only ones snapping away. Sad reality is Brittney is her own worse enemy. She loves the attention. If she would just STAY out of the lime light she'd be better off. She is ewaten all this attention up. Let's face it, she is a has been. Answer this, could she ever really sing ? Answer: NO! I have seen her perform 2 times. Both times she mouthed the words. Yeah she can dance. That's it. Its over for her. She needs to face that fact. Exactly what audience would she even appeal to now ?
She needs to clean herself up, forget singing. Maybe even move back home. Everyone knows she is a train wreck. Thats why they all have quit her. I am no fan of her leech ex hubby, but at least he is trying. And I am sure its for the money. Hey, he isn't exactly a steller dad to his other two kids. And I am sure his other baby mama enjoys Brtis money as well. She was STUPID enough to marry the loser, let alone have kids with him, not once but twice. Look at you now Brittney ? Are really proud of yourself ? My God what have you done ! Growp up ! Its really not that hard. Clean yourself up and get some class back. Just where the heck is her family. ANYONE ?

Posted at 11:23AM on Oct 4th 2007 by emj

135. Seems like she cares more about her dogs then her kids!!!

Posted at 11:04AM on Oct 4th 2007 by In NC

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