Celebrity Justice
Britney's Last Chance

TMZ has learned that Monday's custody hearing could be one of the most important days in Britney Spears' life. We're told that although she is not legally required to make an appearance in court, Brit needs to face the judge to explain herself if she's got any hope of getting her kids back. Our sources tell us if she doesn't show, or is uncooperative, it could be curtains for her custody case. TMZ is at the courthouse this morning as metal detectors were put in place ... just in case.

What's more, police sources tell TMZ that Commissioner Scott Gordon will hear firsthand eyewitness accounts of last Thursday's breakdown from LAPD, firefighters and paramedics who were on scene. We're told they're not going to paint a pretty picture.

Also, we've learned the L.A County Sheriff's Department isn't taking any chances -- they're ready for anything. If Brit Brit loses it in court, they'll be there to "handle" the situation. Wear your heavy boots!

Stay tuned ...



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46. She'll be a no-show. It's obvious that she is un-concerned with getting her kids back. Oh well. Some women aren't meant for mother-hood. They're just breeders. I hope the judge throws out the case instead of giving her still more chances to show that she doesn't care. Maybe K-Fed has actually grown some balls and has turned into a good dad.

Posted at 12:46PM on Jan 11th 2008 by jollyex

47. First, at this point I don't think it's safe for her kids to be placed w/ her. She is not stable at this point. Second, I think the media needs to back off her. Hasn't anyone noticed that she's gotten worse and worse while the media has covered her more & more. BACK OFF! She needs help & she will never seek help if the media continues to do what they're doing. stop harrassing her because that's what everyone's doing!

Posted at 1:03PM on Jan 11th 2008 by Rachael Jacobson

48. Tina B - You are so cold and heartless you are talking about someone's mother - you should be ashamed.

Posted at 12:47PM on Jan 11th 2008 by Glitter516

49. I think everyone needs to just leave her alone. This situation is so far out of control because of the media. Yes, Britney has done some ridicious things in the past year and has put her kids in harm... but what about the thousands of other children in this world that are abused daily. They are in situations 1000x worse than her children and not one person has mentioned them. It's a shame Britney is famous, because if she wasn't we wouldn't be hearing about her case.

I don't think she will or should be given any type of custody but hopefully she will be able to atleast see them. If she would have taken help from Dri Phil it would have atleast shown a little bit of motivation to do the right thing on her side. (Even though it is Dr. Phil, atleast it's someone)

Posted at 1:05PM on Jan 11th 2008 by ASUUUUUU

50. I HOPE BRIT WILL SHOW UP FOR THE JUDGE TOMRROW. IF SHE IS AT ALL INTERESTED IN RECOVERING HER CHIDREN.. THE JUDGE SHOULD NOT COWER TO HER, BUT MAKE HER UNDERSTAND WHAT SHE HAS TO DO. THEN IF SHE DOESN'T DO AS HE SAYS, THAT WILL DEFINETELY SHOW SHE DOESN'T WANT HER CHILDREN BACK WITH HER. SHE PROBABLY WANTS TO STAY OUT ALL NIGHT AND PARTY WITH THE SAME PEOPLE THAT HAVE CAUSED HER TO BE THIS WAY.

Posted at 12:52PM on Jan 11th 2008 by Millie

51. Of course Britney wants her children. What an ignorant comment. Because she doesn't understand and/or takes advantage of a legal system that is tormenting her does not mean she doesn't love her kids. If her kids were at home, she would be there too.

If she doesn't need a chandelier

Posted at 12:50PM on Jan 11th 2008 by Britneys hot as f*ck

52. The judge should not rule against a mother to take away her children. This is not civil, humanistic or right. Brittainy has enough money to afford help to her choosing. I think the judicial system is severly wrong in this instance over her. K Fed is in their to only get her moneies....What is his claim to fame? O nothing...He left his other children>>>>>>>>>Isn't tht on his record?

Posted at 12:54PM on Jan 11th 2008 by BJ Haddock

53. I am sure the kids miss her but being apart is the lessor of two evils. I wonder if she "wants" attention by suicide or whatever. That way she will probably get praise for being a victim or praise for her music again. I hope it does not go that far. Anna had all the pomp and flff at her funeral but she was still dead and still a stripper who married an elderly man for money. Well, hopefully she will want help and the kids will turn out happy.

Posted at 12:57PM on Jan 11th 2008 by D. Katherine

54. Yep,

Definitely Big Budget Movie Material...

Somebody gets an Oscar...

I called it...

Posted at 2:44PM on Jan 11th 2008 by TheTruthBeToldAnOnLineNameAintWorthFightingOver

55. She obviously doesn't deserve the kids and Federline sure don't desrve the child custody payments either....

Posted at 4:32AM on Jan 12th 2008 by me of course...

56. WANNA BET WE SEE ANOTHER AMBULANCE VISIT AND MEDICAL EMERGENCY ON MONDAY? i DON'T THINK THERE IS A SNOWBALL'S CHANCE IN HELL THAT SHE WILL GET ON THAT STAND.

Posted at 1:05PM on Jan 11th 2008 by mememe

57. Go brit go we love you dont let people bring you down there just jealous of your talent. kfed is aloser and he should not have your kids. you deserve to live in piece. i love you girl keep it up and keep it reel

Posted at 1:02PM on Jan 11th 2008 by Britney Spears 4Evah

58. Go brit go we love you dont let people bring you down there just jealous of your talent. kfed is aloser and he should not have your kids. you deserve to live in piece. i love you girl keep it up and keep it reel

Posted at 1:03PM on Jan 11th 2008 by Britney Spears 4Evah

59. YOU ROCK GIRL

Posted at 1:03PM on Jan 11th 2008 by Britney Spears 4Evah

60. California does NOT like to take kids away from either parent - it's really hard and I mean hard - I've had a case through the family system since '91 - they give the deadbeat parent a zillion chances to make good

All we know is what is in the press - tho it doesn't really leave much to the imagination - we still don't know everything - with the way she is acting, it looks like a false sense of security - almost like no one will take away the kids, it just doesn't happen, it really seems like she has a lot of people telling her, don't worry, just be yourself and all will be fine - when it isn't fine

Seriously does anyone think that someone has told her, 'your screwed, get your act together or you'll lose it all' - If anyone has said this than she would have probably cut them out of her life all together.

I would like the court to strip her of all parental rights, with contingencies - she has to go to a mental health professional APPOINTED by the court, she has to put so much money in a trust for the children with proof that it is in the childrens name, she has to continue to be drug tested as appointed by the court - and could be more but since I don't know all of the problems - give her 6 months of psychiatrict care before any visitation is reinstated

This will in turn protect the children and protect Britney - if something like this happens and she doesn't do what the court says, then we know what is important to her

Posted at 1:04PM on Jan 11th 2008 by Nic

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