Celebrity Justice
Visitation Stays the Same

Britney Spears was shut down in her attempt to regain some sort of visitation. There are no changes. K-Fed has sole custody and no visitation for Brit for now.

Brit arrived at the courthouse and went through the metal detector, but then had a change of heart and didn't want to go inside the courtroom.

Sources told TMZ Brit wanted visitation restored in a "therapeutic setting" -- meaning under the treatment of medical professionals -- but that wasn't gonna happen, especially since she never showed to make a plea. The Court noted Brit's absence.

As we first reported, Brit has some sort of bipolar disorder. The Commish has repeatedly ordered her to get a medical evaluation, but she has refused to comply.

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46.

There is no such thing as "some sort of bipolar disorder," as TMZ says. Bipolar disorder is a specific disorder, not a vague umbrella over a bevy of disorders. And you don't have to have yourself "committed" in order to undergo an evaluation to determine the particulars of mental health. Unless TMZ has a medical license or some other psychiatric credentials, they should limit their "diagnosis" to simply stating that there may be mental health issues at play.

Posted at 2:13PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by sports fan

47. JANET [29]

Everybody and their brother has TRIED to get this girl help and SHE REFUSES.

Why do you think her family and former friends are not even allowed near her anymore??? Because they tried to force her to get help via the rehab route and she HATES them now.

The court has ORDERED her to get a mental evaluation and SHE WILL NOT. Her lawyers can not control her at all and are going to bail on her Feb.3.

And she is surrounded by enablers who constantly tell her she is ok and validate her stupid actions and choices.

Maybe you should go help.

Posted at 2:15PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by nonny

48. It is sad that Britney finds it so difficult to show up at these hearings to see if she can visit with her sons. What is the idea of going to the courthouse and then not going into the courtroom. YO, BRITNEY, GROW THE F U C K UP!!! These are your children and it is growing apparent to all of us that you cannot handle them or yourself. Get rid of that Adnan a__hole and straighten your priorities out!!! You don't need the paparazzi idiots following you around. You need your children because they will help ground you and keep you on the straight path. Don't let your ex-idiot continue making you look like the fool you have been acting like. Grow up please and go to court and fight for the two people in this world who really need you and want you.

Posted at 2:17PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by MFH

49. She's pathetic. She thinks this is a game. In the meantime, K-Fed is laughing all the way to the bank and those poor little boys.....

Posted at 2:17PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by Debra

50. Thank godness her celebrity status didnt sway the judge, she has no buisness being around those kids after her meltdown the last time she had them. Its so sad to me and I really hope she gets her ego under control enough to get help so she can see her babies.

Posted at 2:18PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by Bonnie

51. No surprise here. She isn't concerned with anyone or anything right now but herself. Her children are better off without her in their life. Just wonder about ten years down the line, when she isn't famous only infamous, how she'll explain to her children that stops at the gas station, crusising with a married man and shopping are soo much more important than seeing her precious miracles. She needs to get help and get out of the public eye. Those poor babies didn't ask to be born to this unstable wreck. If it's a disorder, then for goodness, get help. If it's just pure selfishness and lack of morals, then get the heck out of those babies lives. Either way, Brit grow the hell up......

Posted at 2:28PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by calling it like i see it

52. This incident perfectly highlights two points. First, Britney is incapable of working with her attorneys in any fashion. She's simply not up to it and this whole thing must have been her idea. Her attorneys surely explained that the commissioner wouldn't buy it. I would feel sorry for them if they weren't pulling down a big check. Secondly, and more importantly, Britney is incapable of behving in a rational adult way in order to regain some access to her children. That is so sad but it's true and it supports the current custody arrangement. I wonder how long it will be before Britney can bring herself to face the judge like a grown up.

Posted at 2:30PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by alecsmom

53. FIRST

Posted at 2:42PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by aggkimmy

54. MFH,.PRETTY STRAIGHT FORWARD ISN'T TI,YOU ARE THE ONLY ONE WHO REALLY MAKES SENSE TO ME,OTHER PEOPLE MAY BE RIGHT,WHO KNOWS,BUT YOU MAKE SUCH PLAIN SIMPLE SENSE,NO JUDGEMENT OR MADE UP FACTS,JUST THE ACTION,PERFECT

Posted at 2:45PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by IDENTIFIEDPATIENT

55. What a lame excuse for a mom ..
I think this is all bull...
she has the media fooled , she craves the attention , and plays them VERY well ..

I bet one day of NO coverage would put her into shock ..
The media should have a NO COVERAGE DAY , and give us all a break ....
she feeds off of all the attention ....
I for one am SICK to death of hearing about poor Britt !!!

Posted at 2:50PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by klb

56. Good, she should just comly with the courts orders to get the medical evaluation in the first place. What's the point of going to court and not going into the court room?? Now that is dumb. Her hair is fake and so is her accent and so is she. I'm not a fan of Britney or K-fed and I'm sure this story will continue to unfold for some time and people will still be interested in hearing about it. NOT I!!

Posted at 2:56PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by Seen & heard enough

57. "Cynic" I agree with you 100%. I've been saying that she is not mental she is a spoiled brat who has been given everything and expects that. She has the ME mentality. She is playing everybody.

Posted at 2:58PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by gagal

58.

I don't see how Britney or her attorneys could have expected any other outcome.

Britney is going to have to put on her thinking cap (or foil hat, as the case may be) and come up with another stumper because the motorcade to and from the courthouse, together with the "I'm scared" flight (again, with motorcade) isn't having the desired outcome for her.

Actually, it's pretty silly to keep doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.

She has many more antics up here sleeve you can rest assured. The young woman may be illiterate but she's quite wily...although transparent.


Posted at 3:06PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by OCD

59. Someone go over there and stay with her that truly loves her, please. Sincerely, this is so sad. Moms of America-aren't you feeling sad for this girl, not yet a WOMAN?

Posted at 3:12PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by Bunnie Blondie

60. All she had to do was show up.....she would of gotten some type of visitation...as she is the mom...she can't even do that, she should not get the children back. This is such a waste of time and money.

Posted at 3:12PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by Jean

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