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K-Fed's Lawyer Headed to Court

TMZ has learned K-Fed's lawyer, Mark Vincent Kaplan, will scurry to court this morning at 8:30 AM and ask the Commissioner to strip Brit of her visitation rights -- at least for now. We're told there may not be much of an argument and it's almost certain the Commish will see Kaplan's point. Attorney Tara Scott from the law firm of Trope and Trope will represent Brit -- awkward, since the firm has asked to withdraw as counsel.

As we reported, Britney is at Cedars-Sinai on a "5150 hold," meaning there's evidence she's a danger to herself or others -- others as in her kids.

Here's what's interesting. We've been reporting for several months now that Britney doesn't have a drug or alcohol problem -- that her instability is mental, not chemical. Well placed sources tell us what happened last night is not rooted in drugs, and that of late, her mental state has deteriorated to the point that what happened at her home was not unexpected.

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346. OMG, poor Brittney. Everyone just needs to leave her alone. All this stuff is Kevin's fault. He just wants media attention and the only way that freakin' loser will get it is through Brittney. I'm sure whatever happened that night had something to do with Kevin and I'm sure he started the whole thing. She was fine until she got involved with that damn DEVIL. And the paparazzi's they don't help it either. They are always up in her face and in her business but as soon as she reacts it's all over the internet and news that she went crazy and tried to hit one of their sorry @sses. The celebrities should have a right to defend themselved against those @ssholes. Brittney girl, you're going to be okay. You can't let these people bring you down, you've come tooooo toooo far. I just hope and pray that these idiots won't drive you to do anything deadly to yourself. You're too good for all that. Keep your head up, you have to do better though to get your boys back, if anything they will help you through it all. I've always been a fan of yours and will continue to be. Get Well Soon=)

Posted at 2:02PM on Jan 5th 2008 by GetWellSoonBrittney

347. If Britney doesn't have a substance problem, then why hasn't she taken any court ordered drug test.

I see many post saying she's Bipolar. Perhaps it's simply stress. She stressed that her latest missed mandatory court appearence will take the her court appointed monitor visitation away. She got liquored up and doped up knowing that she was going to lose custody. When it came time for her kids to leave she realized she was going to lose her kids and her motherly instinct, if any, kicked in.

'They told her to go to rehab, but she said "no, no ,no!"'

Posted at 1:06PM on Jan 4th 2008 by Dirk Digalow

348. My bipolar loved ones, when manic, spent money like water, drank (their drug of choice) like fishes, got loud, got obnoxious, were irritable and sometimes violent and out of control, BUT their reasoning was intact. They might not be able to stop themselves but they UNDERSTOOD they were out of control. They agreed they were spending too much money, they admitted they'd been violent, they realized they were drinking too much, had been too loud, were being obnoxious.

Ms. Spears does not appear to have any reasoning mechanism left in her mind; that's the difference and that's what makes me think she is schizophrenic.

I could be wrong; I'm no shrink.

Amy Winehouse now - she's a meth head but she's not too crazy. Not bipolar or schizophrenic. On a downward spiral, yes. Pathetic, yes. But if she gets off the drugs, she'd be normal, sort of. Same thing with Whitney Houston, a druggie but not crazy. Lindsay Lohan, off Whatever Stimulant She Uses When High, is normal.

Britney Spears? Whole 'nother subject. Just because you are rich and spoiled doesn't guarantee you can't be crazy. Like I said, TMZ - go diggin' - I'll bet there's another one just like her in her family tree somewhere - an aunt, uncle or cousin maybe (minus the meth).

I still say the only thing that will help her is if other people pray for her.


Posted at 1:04PM on Jan 4th 2008 by emmaline

349. To those of you that think the dazed and confuzzed glassy eyes, dialated pupils, and vacant eyes are not signs of drugs and alcohol abuse, you're in as much denial as Ms. Spears. Don't you think there was a reason for the randon drug screens? And please give up on the post partum theme people. She's not Brooke Shields!

Posted at 1:07PM on Jan 4th 2008 by brandonzmom

350. ok well maybe if we all stop gossiping about brit it would help for one
and two how but u pray for her God can do anything, how bout you ask God to change her heart HELLO THERES AN IDEA
or do u all just like slander.???????

Posted at 10:46PM on Jan 5th 2008 by cha-izzle

351. Ask Justin T. what he walked in on that caused him to leave her.....How about Twit doing a threesome and a few lines of coke. She has been a mess for years. Dropping two kids so close together did not help her mental state. She is a Ho ...her sister is a little Ho and Mom is the BIG HO for pimping an unborn child to OK magazine. Twit KNOWS when she leaves the house that the cameras are there that is all her sad life has, makes her feel like someone cares. Put her in a lockdown Mental Instution for a long time!!!

Posted at 2:00PM on Jan 4th 2008 by who's on first

352. I'll add one more thing, since I'm on a roll.

My dad or my sister would have JUMPED at the chance to perform for a deposition. When manic, they would think they could charm the socks off the lawyers, the monitors, the court system, hell, even the cleaning staff. They might go in there and shoot themselves in their collective feet but they'd never be intimidated by a court proceeding. They'd look at it as a chance to take control of the situation.

Not Ms. Spears - she's deathly afraid of the deposition. She knows she can't hide her illness from professionals, and she also can't bully or manipulate them (that works with everyone else in her life, her ever-present cast of flunkies). She's no match for the court system, and she knows it.

Posted at 1:13PM on Jan 4th 2008 by emmaline

353. I hope Britney gets all the psychological care that she can get right now. Her family needs to be with her during these times, and her children shouldn't be around her when she is in such a fragile mental state. Get well Britney.

Posted at 1:32PM on Jan 4th 2008 by Tyra

354. I just think she is in a bad place, she was a child when she made it big, that is a lot of pressure it self then she was def (mentally) too young to have those children, divorce and the her kids taken away... give her a break she needs serious mental help. her family needs to step in now before it is too late (meaning before she goes to far and kills herself and maybe whom ever is with her.) we dont need another young star to off themselves because it is too much. maybe instead of everyone downing her and saying negative things, maybe a little prayer might help...

Posted at 1:53PM on Jan 4th 2008 by it's me

355. He has helped her into having this melt down.. He used her for her mney and now she's out of control. He's a jerk and she is having a mental breakdown.. You have 2 babies back to back, have your "husband" use you for your money and fame. Everything is falling down around her..Her hormones never went back to normal.. They never had a chance..
Britney, I understand what your going through.. Husbands suck,,,At least you were smart enough to lose the loser!!!!
Please Britney, go into the hospital get evaluated. They will give you anti-phyco drugs. Take them and wait for a while.. You will start feeling like the old britney in no time..GOOD LUCK!! AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU SAFE..

Posted at 6:16PM on Jan 4th 2008 by Rhonda

356. It goes without saying that Britney needs A LOT of professional help, regardless of whether her problems are the result of a mental illness or substance abuse. But, it is obvious that she is desperately seeking attention by means of the papparazzi and the tabloids. And, as long as they continue to indulge her by following her around in droves, plastering pictures all over the magazines, and photographing every move she makes, she will still feel the satisfaction of being in the spotlight. It's just like with children who crave attention will take whatever they can get, even if it is negative attention. I think the best way for her to get help is for everyone to just leave her alone. When we stop indulging her and giving her even more attention when she acts out, maybe she'll get the picture that everyone is sick of seeing her self-destruct. Plus, maybe that will give her the privacy to make the right decision and seek help for herself and her children without it being advertised on every magazine, website, and tv show. Don't get me wrong, I used to read all of the stuff about Britney, but she is so out of control that it is getting really sad for her and her kids. I, for one, am done with her until she steps up and becomes the mother that those kids deserve. It's such a shame that her kids have never known their mother as a healthy, responsible, and loving parent.

Posted at 2:09PM on Jan 4th 2008 by lovemybabies

357. My guess is that Britney is schizophrenic. Most people suffering from this psychiatric condition begin experiencing symptoms in their early 20's. Even with medication and other forms of treatment, it's unlikely that Britney will be able to resume her career and will be unable to maintain primary custody of her children. At the same time, with medication and treatment, she will be able to maintain a loving relationship with her children and other family members. My heart goes out to her and her family.

Hopefully, those around her will stop trying to make money off of this woman and will allow her to gain the treatment that can save her life. Her career is essentially over and right now she needs privacy and permission to retreat from public life. Let's move on.

Posted at 2:55PM on Jan 4th 2008 by therapist

358. CUT IT OUT ALREADY and LET this girl live in PEACE. WHO are we to Judge her!!! All we see is these looney people with camera's all around her every single moment. LEAVE her the hell alone and let her get better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 4:34PM on Jan 4th 2008 by ruth

359. BOO YA Jake, it couldnt have been said any better.

Posted at 3:53PM on Jan 4th 2008 by #342ismyHERO

360. Brittany needs help, where is her crazy ass mama. Her family should have committed her a long time ago. A family member or friend can commit you if you are a danger to yourself or others. And she has been a danger for a long time. I hope and pray she gets the mental help she needs.

Posted at 4:41PM on Jan 4th 2008 by louisiana friend

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