Britney Spears Agrees to Give K-Fed Sole Custody
The custody battle between Britney Spears and Kevin Federline has come to an end, as the pop star has agreed to give her ex sole custody of their two boys, Sean Preston and Jayden James.
According to Mark Vincent Kaplan, K-Fed's lawyer, it's pretty much a done deal, they are just waiting for the courts to sign off on it. Both Britney and Kevin are due in court Friday morning.
"The case has been settled," MVK told E! Online. "The court still has to approve it."
"As of this evening there is a fully executed deal memo...All the issues that would have been addressed at trial have been settled," he said. "Can't speak to the exact terms of the deal. Orders in place...will stay in place."
His legal man says that "Kevin is absolutely delighted," but this wasn't wasn't exactly what he was hoping for.
"Kevin was not [out] to get custody. Kevin's goal was to set up some kind of template so the mother of his children can co-parent," the lawyer revealed. "He said I need to have Britney to be involved in the coparenting of the kids but I need there to be a structure."
"Nobody could have anticipated the terms of events that have occurred....This was a two-year journey that will be halted at a point that is good for these children. Custody is always modifiable. If there is a final order, it means there is nothing to try."
I assume Britney's visits with her boys will continue, and they'll keep up with their overnights, but this has to be a blow to her. There is no word on how she reacted to the agreement just yet, but hopefully she thinks this is the best for the boys, as well.
What do you think -- did the best parent win?
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I don't think this could be great news for any mother...not even one who has had her fair share of ups and downs...perhaps this is the wake up Britney needs to get back in gear.
K-fed is a joke if britney wasn't worth millions he would do excatly what hes done with his other kids fob um off n not give a hoot about um im sure hes delighted he gets enough money to sit on his arse all day and watch the nanny take care of everything
Its sad I think...I know as a mom I would be soooo upset
I am shocked!
I can't believe it.
There seems to be something very dodgy going on.
I don’t understand how this can happen. How is Britney not be allowed to make decisions regarding her own money, yet she is allowed to sign away her two young sons?
I know the general public don’t know all of the details in this case, so either there is something really bad going on, or Britney’s lawyers are utterly incompetent.
UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! just UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!!!
In my opinion (and please don't slam me for this), but I think this is exactly what Britney wanted. She doesn't have time for kids! She has partying and hanging out with her girlfriends to do! I don't think she ever wanted her children to begin with. I am a mother and there is no way in hell I would EVER agree to give up my rights as my child's mother and I love my husband! I truly believe that K-Fed, even with all of his issues, is probably the better parent. Isn't this all a sad state of affairs anyway?
I COMPLETELY agree with JW...
I agree with Claire on this custody agreement. It all comes down to the money and how he can get it. I wonder how much support he is paying for his other kids?
TWO IDIOTS "ATTEMPTING" TO RAISE TWO "ITTY BITTY INOCENTS" SAD....
I agree Victoria! How can she make a decision to give up her kids if she can't even control her own life right now! It should have been put off until she is stabalized. What the heck is her dad doing? I would fight to the bitter end for my children no matter what! There has to be something going on that we don't know about. Poor Britney, mental health issues are tough! Let's hope Jaimie Lynne does not get the same genes and we see this going on later with Maddie!
As an adult who was raised by my father because my mother was exactly like britney totally inept as a parent I agree somewhat with the decision to give mr federline custody however unlike my mother who only came into my life whenever she felt guilty I hope britney eventually will come to care for her children in a positive manner and learn to be a good mom. God Bless those little boys.
There are no "winners". I just hope for the children's sake the right decision was made. Kevin has had issues in the past, but he seems to have stepped up. Britney has ongoing issues herself. I believe she still needs to deal with those by a professional. I feel sorry for ALL involved. As a divorced mother of two grown children, I could not have imagined not having at least co-custody. Hopefully, it all works out, and she is able to co-parent one day.
Hell No, He's not exactly a great role model either.
Here is my scenerio: Neither of them really wanted kids. Kevin did it so he could have famous kids and for the money. Not saying he doesn't love them, it was definately done for financial stability and to make himself look important. Brittney did it because Kevin wanted them. Obviously Brittney couldn't be bothered raising kids and figured her nanny's would do it or Kevin would. So here you have it. Looks like everyone ended up exactly where they wanted to be. I don't think Kevin is happy with full custody to be honest with you. It puts a damper on his life style. I don't think either are that great of parents to be honest with you. The poor kids are the loser in the end. They will definately be effected by all of their selfish ways. I hope Brittney doesn't have anymore. She should stick to being an aunt.
THE BEST THINGS FOR THOSE CHILDREN ABOUT TIME!!!
ABOUT TIME THE BEST THINK FOR THOSE CHILDREN SHE'S NOT FIT TO RAISE THEM
Britney was never ready to have these kids, and truthfully, I think she somewhat regrets it. She's a complete mess.
I think the kids would be better off away from both of them so they might have a normal upbringing. Britney and Kevin are both dysfunctional IMHO. He parties etc. just as much as she does, and so the kids are going to wind up with a nanny raising them anyway. Being a mother myself, I just can't understand a mother just handing over her kids like that.
I believe that the kids are in good hands. K-fed actually sounded mature enough to suggest that the kids need some structure in their lives. Britney has no structure what-so-ever. If she does, she's certainly not showing it.
I'm in the same situation but my baby's daddy has not been around from the beginning. At least I am getting some help to take care of my daughter with my family. But if I was like Britney, wanting to party all the time, with no structure in my life, I would give custody to my mom and grandparents.
So Britney did the right thing by giving K-fed sole custody of their children.
I definitely agree with the previous comment: I don't think Britney really wanted kids and K-Fed was only in it for the money (come on you guys, He knew exactly what he was doing to approach the most famous popstar in the world: britney spears!!) I hope the kids will grow up in a loving home. I feel kinda sorry for Britney, two failed marriages and a career going down hill too (I've heard talks of people trying to revamp her style and career)! BEST WISHES!
It was the best decision but not necessarily the best person to raise them. Anybody would look better as a parent than Britney right now. On a side note, someone said that she gave them up. Giving a parent full custody is wayyyyy different then signing your parental rights away. That's giving them up.
K fed is just as bad as Britney, I do not think he is any better than Britney in being secure and being a good parent. He is going out and behaving the same way as Britney but no one cares about him and really he is not that talented so I guess he talented in making babies and making sure he gets paid for it. He is not even Mr. Mom. He is just crap.
OMG! I can't believe this! I don't really think that either of them should have sole custody, they are both very immature. I mean HELLO! K-FED did leave his other pregnant baby mama and there kids, he just abandoned them... He and Shar will probably get back together and live off of Brit's money (since neither of them have any). No tabloids really exploit Kevin like they do Britney but he's into some pretty bad things as well. Nannies are not STRUCTURE!! I think she would be far better off with her kids with her, I think a lot of her erratic behaviors have to do with not having her kids around more often. But what do I know...
The last thing Britney needs (or wants) is to "mother" these two boys. Maybe the situation will change in the future, but this is the best for now.
I think that the best parent had won, for the fact that britney had went psyco on Kevin. I do believe that she should have the right to see her kids anytime she wants, but i do believe that kevin will be the better parent for his kids, that also means not alot of partying for him anymore. And hopefully not britney either.
Boy did they name their show right..."chaotic"! Those poor boys were definitely born into a "chaotic" world...poor little guys!! I don't think either of them are a better parent than the other...good thing they're raised by a nanny anyways! They'll never see either parent with or without court permission!! It's truly just plain sad!
It's apparent that Britney wanted it this way. You could see right from the start she didn't want them. Personally, I think it's best it turned out this way, and I hope these precious boys will have a loving, happy life so they can grow up to be good men.
I think it comes down to 1 thing, the fact that K Fed seems to have gone to hell and back to get THESE kids more often, but we never see him out with his other kids, to his ex mrs as there is no money in it for him. This is not love towards your kids, seems more like being money hungary.
How can he be a good father, he has to take from a woman, wonder if he would really want the boys if they didn't come with money,and a nanny.
Who will show these little boys to grow up to be men--not liiile boys on the take.
she must be crazy to give her kids away? what is wrong w/ her? does she not care about them?or what?what is really happening to her,etc.?her ex is just about crazy as she is,etc., maybe even crazier. i think neither one of them deserve there kids at all.like her family needs to step in, maybe they deserve them?her ex does not need them, he is to wild,he does not need them, does not deserve them at all.someone needs to get those kids away from both of them. asap.they deserve alot better.
I AGREE WITH THE PERSON WHO SAID IT'S ALL ABOUT HER MONEY-I HOPE THINGS CHANGE AND DECISION IS REVERSED-SHE NEEDS TO WORK ON BEING A MOTHER AND WIN HER KIDS BACK
I think that in a way it was a good idea for Kevin to have them, but i think that she will get to see them any time... I also wonder if maybe they talked and she just did that so then they would not have to go to court and have more ... I think that if she wants to see them then he would let her still. That way he gets the break to go out and party all the time that they are gone... I do not think Brittany is as bad as people think. If you look at it, the media pin points certain people and then doesnt say anything good about them... Look at Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, etc... We heard all the bad things, but look now we dont hear any of the good things they do...
Ashley*
The courts can sometimes make the wrong decision--as crazy as that sounds. She was the wage earner for sure and he has been living off her money for years, and now the courts are giving Him soul custody!? Must be something we don't know about?-- But how is that possible, when the press has dogged her for years and she never had a minute to herself?
Think about it Britiney started out as a kid pop star she then became a young lady and her attitude change as we all change every 10 yrs of our lives. she fell in love which we all have and tried to make a family but tell me this how in the hell are you to have a family and live a normal life with the media all up in your business? maybe she needs to give her Ex the kids so she can find herself she can still be a mother away from the kids men do it all the time. Britney you have a lot to learn being a popular and beautiful lady. (haters every were we go)take a vacation away from the media and meditate. soon you will be a full flesh Woman, two young mens will be looking up to you and Daddy for guidance and support and mainly love. peace out
You know this goes back to what my mother always said, the father could be a drunk and have tons of women but the mother has to be the stable one. Anything you do when you have kids is analyzed. I have seen even bad mothers want partial custody so this makes me wonder why she would even agree to this. I hope she is just letting them be with their father so that she can work on her issues. The whole thing is if Kevin is a bad father he will dig his own hole and Brit can use that later when she gets herself together. She must be stressed out as hell about this decision. Hopefully she wants partial custody and will not just give up. Also another thing I don't understand is why weren't the grandparents given temporary custody? What they did not want them either? Also why was Brit's mom on Kevin's side? I don't trust the mom I think the mom goes where the money is. You see how quick she was to state she wants to "help" Jamie. I would keep an eye on the mom. If I were Britney I would get some therapy so she can have someone to talk to about her issues. I would take all the parental classes and programs that the courts have. I would stop hanging out all the time I can see once in awhile but not every week. She could replace partying with music from her ipod while she does pilates. She can read books. She needs to be around other stable people so she can know how to act. Those boys need their mother she is irreplaceable in their eyes. I hope she comes to her senses and see that.
Rachel
I am sorry, I cannot believe what she did. I am not a mother, but I would NEVER do something like that to my kids. They will never have the care and love of a mother. Sad, but that is life. They will SUFFER for the rest of their life and will HATE both of their parents. Their father is no an angel because he is just bad as her. My God!
Actually, neither K-Fed nor Brit are good parents. K-Fed is on drugs and Brit has some issues that she needs to work on. Maybe the kids would be better off with one of their grandparents.
This does not surprise me one bit. Brit has been a pretty crappy mother from day one. I'm glad K Fed has the children, Regardless of what people think of him as a person, he has proven himself to be a good father.