The judge presiding over Britney Spears' custody battle warned her out-of-control behavior could have a "devastating effects on the children," but ultimately decided to give her permission to spend one night a week with her two young sons.
Spears' attorney Anne Kiley called for an emergency court hearing in an attempt to persuade the judge to allow Spears more time with her boys.
Kiley told the judge: "It is an emergency for a 2 and 1-year-old to be with their mother. I feel it warrants overnights. For a 1 and 2 year old it is developmentally and psychologically traumatizing to have their routine disrupted."
According to Us magazine, he said: “I think you are right. But at the same time this is a person who is dealing with challenges. And the challenges are substance abuse issues and emotional issues that could have devastating effects on the children."
Despite his reservations, Gordon ultimately agreed to allow the singer to spend one night a week with her sons after she made a personal plea yesterday, where she addressed the court in a " voice dripping with sarcasim ," according to one observer.
Spears, 25, caused a media frenzy when she arrived at court in jeans, a black satin top and sunglasses hours after the start of a hearing.
The Commissioner allowed Spears to keep her dark sunglasses on in the court room, saying: "I understand you have a medical condition." (She has pink eye)
Later, she was seen visiting her brother Bryan in a pink fuzzy coat that she wore in her video Do Something in 2005.
source: Daily Mail
