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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Thursday, November 09, 2006 - 6:03 am
Thanks, Hermie. Nice comment Bush!
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Darrellh
Member
07-21-2004
| Thursday, November 09, 2006 - 6:09 am
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - One day after Britney Spears filed for divorce from husband Kevin Federline, the fledgling rapper responded on Wednesday with court papers seeking spousal support and custody of their two children. Federline, 28, submitted his response in Los Angeles Superior Court, the same courthouse where Spears, 24, suddenly filed for divorce on Tuesday after two years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences. The court papers show that, two months after the birth of their second son, both Spears and Federline were prepared to fight over custody of the children in what could be a bitter divorce proceeding. "The pleading is responsive to the petition hurriedly filed by Britney Spears yesterday, which may have been a preemptive strike in anticipation by her of the filing by Kevin seeking sole custody of the children," Federline's attorney, Mark Vincent Kaplan, said in a written statement. "Kevin is prepared to go the distance in order to do what he feels is necessary to protect and safeguard the children and will not be intimidated or dissuaded from pursuit of those goals," Kaplan said. Spears filed her divorce petition following a surprise appearance on "The Late Show With David Lettermam," showing off a new, shorter haircut and black mini-dress. She made no mention of her impending divorce during her interview with Letterman -- but noticeably did not wear her wedding ring. The pop superstar did not seek spousal support in her filing but asked for sole custody of one-year-old Sean Preston, and James Jayden, born on September 12. Rumors had swirled for months that the marriage between Spears, who shot to international fame as a teenager in 1999 and has sold more than 70 million albums, and Federline was on the rocks. Federline, a dancer in the pop princess' music videos before their secret 2004 wedding, has not escaped her shadow. Often referred to as Mr. Britney Spears, or the nickname K-Fed, he has two children by his former girlfriend, actress Shar Jackson. A spokeswoman for Spears referred calls about Federline's response papers to her divorce attorney, who could not immediately be reached for comment. Spears' marriage to Federline was her second after she wed a former high school sweetheart in Las Vegas in apparently spur-of-the-moment nuptials that were abruptly annulled.
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Thursday, November 09, 2006 - 6:10 am
To me: **Restrain yourself** from typing a comment about Bush....
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Kaili
Member
08-31-2000
| Thursday, November 09, 2006 - 6:28 am
He's a fool if he think's he'll get custody of the kids. His girlfriend was pregnant when he hooked up with Britney- Strike One. His kids with Britney are very young to be living with just dad and no mom- Strike Two. He doesn't have the best reputation, and while she doesn't either so much- his is about not being around and hers is more for being with him in the fist place- Strike Three He can't win. Especially sole custody. I don't know what all goes on in their life, but she loves her kids and spends time with them- she struggles but she does her best and face it- she's the bread winner. I don't know wtaht she's get sole custody either- I don't know what his story is- but she won't be left with nothing.
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Thursday, November 09, 2006 - 6:44 am
I was reading that this custody battle by Kevin might be a way for him to get more money. Britney has an ironclad prenup with him. But, he could go for child support if he gets custody of the kids.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Thursday, November 09, 2006 - 6:59 am
With child support, I am under the impression that a chosen amount is given to the custodial parent each month. Why don't they just have th custodial parent show receipts or "charge" preapproved stuff to the paying parent? Would that work? Does that even make sense?
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Darrellh
Member
07-21-2004
| Thursday, November 09, 2006 - 7:39 am
To quote Elle Wood..."Why now? Why THIS sperm?"
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Thursday, November 09, 2006 - 8:28 am
Julieboo, in a perfect world, but the resources just aren't there to do the policing of what parent provides what for the child.
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Thursday, November 09, 2006 - 9:31 am
Just heard Ed Bradley (60 Minutes) died. Think he (radio) said leukemia. He was 65.
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Thursday, November 09, 2006 - 9:43 am
The state will decide how much child support is sufficient depending on income. Two parents cannot say or agree on an amount outside of the court. It is the child's right to an amount set by the court on the standards set by the state and income levels. It is not up to the parents to decide how much is to be given. However, a waiver of child support is possible if just cause to reasoning can be determined.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Thursday, November 09, 2006 - 9:45 am
Actually yes the parents can come up with their own amount if both agree to it. It only has to go to a judge if they don't.
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Merrysea
Member
08-13-2004
| Thursday, November 09, 2006 - 12:33 pm
When my ex and I divorced, we decided on the amount and the judge just rubber-stamped it. We even insisted custody be 50/50 instead of the usual 51/49.
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Thursday, November 09, 2006 - 3:06 pm
He's hot, he's single & he's 33 today! Happy Birthday Nick

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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Thursday, November 09, 2006 - 3:54 pm
Nick is 33 today? I don't know why I thought he was younger.
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Thursday, November 09, 2006 - 4:11 pm
Mocha, I imagine you aren't in California, though. Different laws.
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Luloo
Member
11-08-2005
| Thursday, November 09, 2006 - 4:13 pm
Laptop thrown by actress hits senior in wheelchair. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2006/11/09/bc-richards.html
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Thursday, November 09, 2006 - 5:17 pm
Right right.
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Grooch
Member
06-16-2006
| Thursday, November 09, 2006 - 5:22 pm
I wonder how much they paid off the lady in the wheelchair.
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Snee
Member
06-26-2001
| Thursday, November 09, 2006 - 9:00 pm
i can understand the paparazzi frustration, but it's pretty irresponsible to start flinging things around. it's lucky that the seniors weren't injured more seriously.
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Eeyoreslament
Member
07-20-2003
| Thursday, November 09, 2006 - 10:49 pm
Oh man, the dirty dirty freaky nasty things I would do to Mr. Lachey....
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Bandit
Member
07-29-2001
| Friday, November 10, 2006 - 7:40 am
AMEN Eeyore!
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Hermione69
Member
07-24-2002
| Friday, November 10, 2006 - 7:48 am

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Bandit
Member
07-29-2001
| Friday, November 10, 2006 - 8:21 am
Sorry...I just thought it was worth posting again. 
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Friday, November 10, 2006 - 8:28 am
Okay ... I'll play!

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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Friday, November 10, 2006 - 8:34 am
I'm thinking that 33, 49 is not so much of an age difference!
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