Celebrity Justice
Brit Wants What Judge Has Already Ordered

TMZ has learned Commissioner Scott Gordon has repeatedly ordered Britney Spears to undergo a psychological evaluation but she has refused to comply.

We're told the Commish has issued multiple orders -- known as a 730 evaluation. Now, as we just reported, Brit's family and professionals have devised a plan to get her mental health help in a "creative way." But given his previous orders, the Commish may not be receptive, and almost certainly K-Fed's lawyer, Mark Vincent Kaplan, will object.

Evaluating bipolar disorder is a long process. If it's done pursuant to a 730 evaluation, the results are submitted to the court. If the Commish were to accept the alternative form of treatment, a doctor-patient privilege could prevent certain information from making its way to the court (unless the privilege is waived).

Here's the likely scenario based on what we're hearing: K-Fed (and probably the court) will not want Brit to bypass the 730 evaluation process. That could make it unlikely for Brit's lawyers to win a bid to regain visitation in a therapeutic setting.

We'll be live streaming video at the courthouse tomorrow morning. Stay tuned.

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181. Hey, Debbie/grandma! In answer ro your question... I've got a cousin just like her, really!! ................ She can be cute and I'm sure she has some talent. But, she is just out-of-control! She thinks she's soooo HOT and rules just don't apply to her. She is wealthy and has been spoiled all her life. Now that she's grown and cuteness just doesn't cut it anymore, she's doing anything and everything to garner attention from anyone she can. She's irrespnsible, reckless and has lost touch with reality. Even those who love her are losing faith and patience with her. No one can seem to reach her and I fear that if she doesn't accept some real serious help soon we may lose her. ..............So much for my cousin!

Posted at 9:11PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by heidi

182. what will take a long time? reviewing her erratic behavior? family history of mental health? All they need and MORE has been spewed over TV, web and radio for a long time.
Girl is BIPOLAR.
Diagnose.
Prescribe Lithium.
Done and done.

Posted at 9:32PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by bipolarbrit

183. Heidi...Yes, she does hunger for the attention...it's part of her addiciton maybe?? I agree that she is not living in reality. She had it all and has lost everything. I do fear that we will be hearing about her demise at some point. I'm sure you have heard that the Associated Press has already written her obituary. Would hope that that might be a wake up call for her. If not, maybe the sad death of Heath Ledger would be. The negative destructive path she has taken will most likely be her end.

Posted at 9:48PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by Debbie/grandmother

184. Heidi...Hitting the hay. Gotta get up early to go get and take my twin grandbabies to school in the morning. They are my heart. I am a twin so I am reliving my twinhood thru them. They live about 5 minutes from me. How did I get so lucky. Hasn't always been an easy road...but I think most of us can say that. So much to be grateful for though. Thanks, for making my day with your blog. Laughter is what keeps us young. We need to do that often. You take good care...

Posted at 9:55PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by Debbie/grandmother

185. 172. Vanessa...KFed isn't asking for suport of his children with Shar because she is a good mother who takes care of their children.

Posted at 8:36PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by Debbie/grandmother
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Um, even is Shar is a good mother, shouldn't SHE be GETTING support from K-loser for their two kids? Why should she have to bear the financial burden alone???? I've apparently missed something.

Posted at 10:02PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by jack54

186. And, please, tmz, I beg. Forget the streaming live video ...

Posted at 10:03PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by jack54

187. Tell us about the 730 evaluation, TMZ. Who does the evaluation? Is it a doctor? A doctor of the individual's choice. Or is it someone court appointed? How long does the evaluation take? You say it's a long process to diagnose bipolar. How long would it take for this 730 evaluation? Can it be contested? Since there's no true "test" for bipolar, the diagnosis would be purely subjective.

I've never heard a judge/commissioner could order a parent to have a psychological evaluation in a custody case. Unless the 730 is done by a top professional, the results could be erroneous and damaging.

In this case, the results of a 730 by an unknown evaluator could wind up in a wrong diagnosis that's damaging not only to Spears' custody dispute, but to her professional reputation, as well. I'd think her attorneys would be able to contest this order, and find an alternative.

Posted at 10:36PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by nancy

188. Kevin pays Shar 8K/month and he has no income but the 15000 Britney gives him for the boys or that is what he says in the papers. He can`t get more unless he gets full custody, that he would have a chance to 20% of her income.
But it seems the law aren`t equal. 20% procent of what he earns is nothing, but he pays 8000 to Shar, but he is going for the 20% from Britney. 15000 is more then enough for 2 small boys.... Anyway I really want the best for the 2 boys, and if he is the best solution thn be it. But he should get a job and support his kid, without going after her money- that`s what bothers me, that hes going after the money
And the fact that si had to pay his lawyer bill made me sick, to be forced to pay someone to work against you, just not fair

Posted at 11:37PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by a mom

189. IF BRITNEY WAS SMART SHE WOULDN'T BE IN THIS MESS -----HELLLOOOOO- THAT'S WHAT DRUGS DO TO WEAK
ASS PEOPLE.. NOW SHE HAS KEVIN RAISING HER KIDS.. I'LL BE DAMN IF I LET ANYONE RAISE MY CHILDREN..

Posted at 12:18AM on Jan 23rd 2008 by BIG ROC

190. Running off to Mexico with the married pap-beau, then pap-beau tipping off other paparazzi of times to photograph them
on the day of the court-date ($$$) Not going into court says "I don't want my kids." Also, it has been reported that her home
is filthy and she has proven herself unreliable throughout the years with her children's safety (ie. kids falling out of chairs,
driving with them on her lap, threatening to kill herself and her baby, etc).) No wonder a court monitor was with her. She is an immature, spoiled fit-throwing brat with arrested development issues. The court should appoint a young, educated professional loving couple to be surrogate parents for awhile. These little boys deserve a chance in their formative, impressionable years. Their loser, drug loving parents don't deserve to have them right now. The court is the children's best advocate and friend.

Posted at 12:53AM on Jan 23rd 2008 by JaneM

191. I love Brittany Spears. I just want her to get it together because I know she still has it in her. The tabloids always make things worse than what it really is. I love you Brittany Spears. I still have faith in you. Get your kids and become the best pop star/mother you can be. The folks cannot say anything if you don't try.

Posted at 9:54AM on Jan 23rd 2008 by Georgia Mae

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