Celebrity Justice
Commish to Brit -- Nighttime Is the Right Time

Britney Spears will get one overnight visit with her kids per week -- at least for now.

L.A. County Court Commissioner Scott Gordon partially accepted her lawyer's plea to give Spears monitored overnight visitation. Spears, who was in court, was sworn in as the afternoon hearing began. She testified, but we don't know what she said.

Spears left the courtroom visibly upset. The overnight visits will be monitored. The parties have not reached an agreement on choosing a different monitor than the one who is already in place.

A court spokesman said today was the result of a compromise between the two sides -- Brit wanted more, K-Fed didn't want her to have any overnights.

K-Fed's lawyer, Mark Vincent Kaplan, said after the hearing that he met with Brit's lawyers during the lunch hour. The attorneys told the court that they all agreed to "slightly increase" Brit's visitation. In other words, K-Fed agreed to give Brit a break, and a chance.

Kaplan said protections were in place for the kids.


Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Britney Spears

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16. California courts are a JOKE!

Posted at 5:39PM on Oct 11th 2007 by Kate

17. How much do you want to bet that the very first night those boys are at her house, she is photographed out partying while her mother is at home with them.

Posted at 5:40PM on Oct 11th 2007 by m*sat

18. One small step at a time Britney. There are people out there that support you, other than all the haters.

Posted at 5:40PM on Oct 11th 2007 by Mommywhatsadouchebag?

19. She does deserve something. She's there MOTHER. As long as she cares for them and does what the court orders then yes, she does have a right to them. It's been ok to Kevin up till now to have her Mother around those kids, why can't she be the monitor? Britney screws up and doesn't listen, then take them away. For the judge to do this, there is something else going on that we don't know about. Just wait and see.

Posted at 5:41PM on Oct 11th 2007 by Geez

20. Honestly everyone just wants to see her go down in flames - but how is this good for her kids????? She is the only mother they will ever have and eventually she will grow up (she is still very young) and I am sure she will become a better parent.

Bottom line is two little boys who love her regardless of how the public and the press view her as a person or parent. I am sure Kfed contributed alot to her mental health. Personally I think he put her through hell and this is the result. That doesnt mean she doesnt love her kids or they dont love her. There are WAY WORSE parents out there that have custody of their kids. It is only because the camera is on her every move that she is even dealing with any of this.

I am glad the judge ruled this way - good for the kids and keeps her on a tight leash until she shows more respect for the court which is obviously what the commish wanted.

Posted at 5:42PM on Oct 11th 2007 by Red

21. I'm glad the judge is allowing the kids to spend the night. Let her prove herself. All the lies about her drug abuse are coming to light. She is passing her drug tests. Maybe, she will wake up and smell the real mess she has gotten herself in.

Posted at 5:42PM on Oct 11th 2007 by TNPAW

22. I am happy that Britney gets to have her kids at least one night a week. She needs that.

Screw everyone who is against her. Its her life and her kids - nobody cares what you think

Posted at 5:42PM on Oct 11th 2007 by Alexandra

23. Be Strong Brit!!!! It will all work out!!!!!!!!!!! WE ARE SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 5:43PM on Oct 11th 2007 by shan-irish

24. well Brtney will get her kids back eventually but girl has some problems I think shes bipolar not a druggie she needshelp.She started losing her mind after her and JT broke up who would leave him and go to K fed

Posted at 5:43PM on Oct 11th 2007 by deez

25. will never happen...all for show...the monitor will show for the overnight stay and she'll refuse because once a tweaker always a tweaker!

All you supporters will have blood on your hands when she goes off the deep end and pulls an Andrea Yates!

Posted at 5:44PM on Oct 11th 2007 by justsayin

26. I LOVE K-FED

Posted at 5:44PM on Oct 11th 2007 by courtney

27. I am extremely disappointed in the Judge. I thought he saw thru her and honestly could not be manipulated. She is a horrendous mother........and quite honestly, should not be allowed around those children except on a very very limited basis. I feel sooo very sorry for those poor little boys. She had no business bringing children into this world.

Posted at 5:45PM on Oct 11th 2007 by LA

28. I'm confused...I just read that the Commissioner said "No" to any night visits.If she does have overnight visits it's a BIG mistake.

Posted at 5:45PM on Oct 11th 2007 by Confused

29. Too f'in bad if she's upset. She put herself in this situation. So now she's having to face the consequences (IMAGINE THAT!) Get over yourself Britney. You aint all that.

If you love u'r kids PROVE IT. Stop with all the antics and papwhoring around. I'll be happy when the world is OVER Britney.

Posted at 5:46PM on Oct 11th 2007 by S

30. yippie... where is the rest of this story... if she got what she wanted why is she crying. did kevin show up?

Posted at 5:47PM on Oct 11th 2007 by I like turtles...

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