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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.

Stay tuned
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31. Ugh, have you ever suffered from post partum depression? You sound like Tom Cruise. Not really trying to defend Bit, per say, but experts will tell you that people suffereing from any form of depression tend to self-medicate, so she just might have other stuff in her system, but hopefully now she'll get the help she needs and we don't have to see her anymore on TMZ!

Posted at 9:53AM on Jan 4th 2008 by Kat

32. To those of you who ask where Brit's family is - hell they are all down Louisianaway getting ready for Jamie Lynn's shotgun wedding. I am surprised her Dad was able to make it to CA - he must have already been fitted for his polyester powder blue Tux. Yeeeeeeee HAW!

Posted at 9:53AM on Jan 4th 2008 by Bad Ronald

33. This stupid BITCH is doing just what it takes to lose her kids to that money hungry idiot.

Posted at 9:53AM on Jan 4th 2008 by Angela

34. You know, as much as I love to watch the crazy-train wreck, and as much as I love to watch people topple from their thrones, it's really truely a sad and disturbing thing that is happening to Brit and her kids. I blame K-Fled for the start of the decline, but it was bound to happen soone or later. Can you imagine living her life? Judge not....yeah, yeah, yeah.

Posted at 9:54AM on Jan 4th 2008 by jollyex

35. thanks for stating the truth for once tmz..it's a first... yes brit has mental problems..she lost her kids..that would drive any mom crazy duh!

Posted at 9:54AM on Jan 4th 2008 by omg!

36. Does anyone else have a problem with the last sentance??? "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." HELLOOOO...if this is true then why did they sources allow her to have her kids, why did they not speak up earlier and why the hell was she not watched more closely if this was true???? Its not even these sources its the commissioner and judges and sponsers (not sure of the write word but Gucci, Chanel, all the brands she wears for free) that have allowed her to do this to. No one dared tell Brit Brit what to do and no one dared make her pay any consequences. But back to these well known sources...where they waiting for her to drop dead?? This truly makes me believe that she was on drugs. If the last sentance is true then these sources should also be held accountable as they did not come forward and put her children and herself in danger.

Posted at 9:54AM on Jan 4th 2008 by lissabell

37. maybe she's just suffering from that epidemic out in Hollywood called "narcissism". Just make sure those kids are ok,she's a grown woman and knows how to drive (obviously) to a doc's office.

Posted at 9:55AM on Jan 4th 2008 by Just Me

38. This is all so sweeeeet! You finally got what you wanted but would never admit to, Twitney! HELP!

Posted at 9:55AM on Jan 4th 2008 by W T F ?

39. If she's not on drugs, then why was she running around with prescription meds in her purse?

Posted at 9:55AM on Jan 4th 2008 by Logan

40. Anyone ever hear of Medea (Greek tragedy)? She killed her kids because her husband left her for someone else and she didn't want him to get near them or take them with him in his new life...
Yea. It's sick. It's sad. Some people are twisted. Hopefully now the kids'll be safe, and she'll get some much needed mental help.

Posted at 9:56AM on Jan 4th 2008 by bleh

41. I think this is awful..She needs help..I pray she will get it..She loves her kids, but is mentally mixed up. She needs support... not criticism over and over.

As far a k-fed..get real!!..He doesn't take care of his other children.. Brit has the money and he only wants the support...he's broke and everybody knows it. He parties too..anybody think about drug testing or monitoring his parenting skills...

Posted at 9:56AM on Jan 4th 2008 by SAD

42. TMZ....Well congrats!!! I think with your help Brittany has finally lost it. How great you must feel after shoving cameras in her face, chasing her down the street, not allowing her to pass by without having to practically push you out of the way. Wow, I wish I could lay down at night and think about how successful of a day I had badmouthing another person and acting like a madman trying to catch the money shot. Maybe, with some luck, she'll end up killing herself. Boy, bet you guys are drooling over the thought of getting a pic of that. Continue the great job TMZ....driving celebrities insane. Shame on you.

Posted at 9:58AM on Jan 4th 2008 by Ashley Segars

43. yeah, it called a breakdown. So glad you guys were outside (as usual) to get the shots to post around thew world. We all know this woman needs serious help. If she kills herself it will be TMZ, Perez Hilton, and x17 to thank. Keep those shots coming guys - bet you cant wait for the funeral.

Posted at 9:58AM on Jan 4th 2008 by babs

44. Charles Manson would be a better Mother to the babies.
She is MENTALY ILL :
Possible Schizoaffective disorder is an illness in which there are both severe mood swings (mania and/or depression), and some of the psychotic symptoms of schizophrenia. Most of the time mania or depression mix with psychotic symptoms, but there must be at least one two-week period in which there are only psychotic symptoms without any symptoms of mania or depression. Look it up she has every symptom down to shaving off her hair. It's really sad. I hope for her life she gets better doctors then her choices of husband or some (Mom) family members.

Posted at 9:58AM on Jan 4th 2008 by Rusty Vain

45. She is on my nerves, BUT - no human deserves this. She has serious mental issues and she and her family need PRAYER.
Those poor babies...

Posted at 9:58AM on Jan 4th 2008 by Nastybasket

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