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Britney Spears’ sudden filing for divorce from Kevin Federline on Nov. 7 after two stormy years of marriage came as a shock to many — but to no one more so than Kevin, Life & Style has learned exclusively.
“Kevin is focused on his tour,” says an insider. “I don’t think he was prepared for this.”
When contacted by Life & Style, Kevin’s rep seemed to have no idea that Britney had filed divorce papers. In fact, insiders say Kevin was preparing a divorce bombshell of his own.
As early as last May, Kevin, 28, began secretly meeting with his lawyer, Mark Kaplan, to work out a settlement deal with Britney, 24. Kevin was prepared to use their son, Sean Preston, now 1, as leverage: If Britney didn’t give Kevin $10 million, plus their $10 million Malibu mansion, he would sue her for custody, claims an insider. “Kevin knows that Sean is Britney’s Achilles’ heel,” an insider says.
But the couple stayed together through the birth of their second son, Jayden James, now 2 months. Yet Life & Style knows that Kevin recently went back to his lawyer for more secret divorce talks — and this time, he had two babies to use as pawns. He was hoping to score a $30 million payday.
“He feels like $10 million is not a generous amount if he and Britney split since he won’t have any part of his sons’ lives,” says an insider.
Brit takes control
But Britney was too quick for him. While Kevin was caught up with his troubled album-release tour, she filed papers of her own asking for legal and physical custody of Sean and Jayden — before the couple reached any kind of deal.
“There was no way she was going to let Kevin lead the way on this subject,” says a close friend of Kevin’s. “She filed first to save face. It’s all about taking care of the babies and keeping the money.”
And Brit’s prenup should be airtight. According to the prenup, Kevin will receive $300,000, any gifts Britney bought him that cost less than $10,000 and half the value of their $10 million Malibu mansion.
At war for weeks
Perhaps if Kevin had paid more attention to his wife instead of his career and friends, he would have seen the legal war coming. After a bitter fight on Oct. 11, Britney told him, “If you want to act like you’re a bachelor who doesn’t have a family or a wife, I can make that a reality,” says a friend who witnessed the fight. Brit later got on the phone with her mother and told her, “This isn’t working.”
That was obvious during Kevin and Britney’s recent trip to NYC. She arrived on Nov. 2, the day after Kevin, who was in town to promote his debut album, Playing With Fire. But Britney did not go to Kevin’s album-release party at Stereo on Nov. 3 or his poorly attended concert at Webster Hall on Nov. 4.
They even stayed at separate hotels. In fact, the only public appearances Britney made were on Nov. 2 for dinner at the Regency Hotel, which she left in tears after Kevin stood her up, and a surprise visit to the Nov. 6 Late Show With David Letterman, where she showed off her svelte post-baby body — and her wedding-ring-less hand.
Brit’s back in control
Britney’s eager to make a comeback, and now she’s finally confident enough to do it without Kevin.
“I have two young kids now,” Britney told a Planet Blue employee while shopping at the Malibu boutique on Oct. 22. “I have to think of them. To be honest, I don’t care if we stay together. I’m not going to stop my life for him, and I’ve already wasted too much time already.”
For more on this story check out this week's issue of Life & Style, which hits newsstands tomorrow!
Did Britney do the right thing? Click COMMENTS below to tell us what YOU think!
Comments (68)
I am so happy for Britney. She is an indepent woman and she has a lot to be proud of.
Posted by Evangeline | November 7, 2006 6:50 PM
Posted on November 7, 2006 18:50
I still think Brit is a sl*t and a waste of skin. I thought Kev was great for her. He as she is is just another talentless piece of sh*t.
Posted by Lynn | November 7, 2006 7:29 PM
Posted on November 7, 2006 19:29
Good for Brit..
You go girl!
Posted by hoochiegucci | November 7, 2006 7:31 PM
Posted on November 7, 2006 19:31
good for britney! she finally took the difficult step of doing what is right for herself and her son. way to go, girl!
Posted by elaine | November 7, 2006 7:52 PM
Posted on November 7, 2006 19:52
Good for her, its about time, too bad she didn't do it sooner. She is strong and she will bounce back and Kevin will just fade away like he was before he met her.
Posted by Braylee | November 7, 2006 8:05 PM
Posted on November 7, 2006 20:05
Lynn is your real name mr. britney spears(kevin)
Good for you britney welcome to the line of women that have realized that losers for husbands are out.
Posted by yasmine | November 7, 2006 10:01 PM
Posted on November 7, 2006 22:01
Hell ya! She definitely did the right thing. He was nothing but a gold digger that can't rap. I will be waiting for her new CD. You go girl!!
Posted by Stephanie Nokes | November 7, 2006 10:06 PM
Posted on November 7, 2006 22:06
This is great, and I hope it is true!
It is hightime for independent women!
You can do this, you are a great woman and mother!
Posted by Helena | November 8, 2006 2:17 AM
Posted on November 8, 2006 02:17
Finally! Gooooooo Britney! Get rid of the bas**rd! You are too good for him! And make sure he only gets what he really deserves from the divorce. Dont make him any more favors! Andddd goodddd riddens! Waiting for your new album! Bye bye!
Posted by Harry | November 8, 2006 3:48 AM
Posted on November 8, 2006 03:48
hellllllllll yeah she did the right think all is finally right in lala land britney is free no more toxic kfat
Posted by sabbie | November 8, 2006 5:11 AM
Posted on November 8, 2006 05:11
hellllllllll yeah she did the right thing all is finally right in lala land britney is free no more toxic kfat
Posted by sabbie | November 8, 2006 5:13 AM
Posted on November 8, 2006 05:13
THANK GOD! Brit is so awesome and you can just see that she is already turning back into the old Britney we all loved. Whatever, everyone makes mistakes.. she has a weird lifestyle and she was looking to be normal and just made a mistake. She has two wonderful children now to keep her going. And please people, we all know that women are more powerful than ever. Men are an addition to what a woman represents, not the other half anymore. GO BRITNEY! Stay Strong :o)
Posted by Maria | November 8, 2006 6:52 AM
Posted on November 8, 2006 06:52
I am so glad she dumped his sorry ass..................he came in the relationship with nothing but and I think he should leave with nothing............There is someone out there that I'm sure would love to take care of Britney and her 2 beautiful sons...........Well she doesn't really need any men right now but her two babies. Good luck Britney
Posted by Heather | November 8, 2006 8:54 AM
Posted on November 8, 2006 08:54
Im so proud of her she did the best thing ever now she can have a great come back
Posted by Jen | November 8, 2006 9:41 AM
Posted on November 8, 2006 09:41
Heck Yea!!!! Go Britney!!!
Posted by ruserious | November 8, 2006 10:23 AM
Posted on November 8, 2006 10:23
I know a lot of people are rooting for Britney. It's hard for me to be 100% in her corner knowing all the under handed things she did to other people. And how she played a major role in breakup of other peoples relationships. If it wasn't for her then Brandy Short wouldn't of had to file for divorce during the 8th month of her pregnancy. Britney had a wild sexual affair with Columbus Short, her back up dancer. And she also had a part in the ending of Shar Jackson 4 year relationship with Kevin Ferderline. Shar was 5 months pregnant when Kevin and Britney started their secret affair. She was 7 months pregnant when Kevin left her for Britney. At the time Shar was still very much engaged to Kevin when he left her. Kevin didn't even have the common decency to break up with her in a respectable way. Two months after the birth of baby Kaleb, Kevin marries Britney. So you see I have a difficult time having 100% sympathy for Ms. Britney Spears - Ferderline. I remember after their (Kevin and Britney's) affair was made public, Britney wore a shirt that said "He's my man", while carrying Kori in her arms. Kori is Kevin and Shar's 4 years old daughter. It's like karma is paying Britney back for all her wrong doings. Hopefully Britney has learned a valuable lesson from all this madness. No matter how rich and famous you are, no one is above a little karma.
Posted by DD | November 8, 2006 11:13 AM
Posted on November 8, 2006 11:13
FINALLY!!!!! Too bad she didn't do it sooner.
Posted by Meylin | November 8, 2006 1:22 PM
Posted on November 8, 2006 13:22
What was that all about her on Lettermen show that she was asking for Wil Ferrel? He said on Ryan Seacrest show she really didnt care about talking to Wil, the day before she file for Divorse. I like Britney as an artist a perfomershe got great songs, another Celebrity couple will follow right behind them.
Too many couples are Divoced or divorcing like Brad Pit and Jennifer Aniston Nick and Jessica Heather Locker and Richie Sambora and Reese and Ryan thier is some other couples im missing?
Posted by Regina | November 8, 2006 1:31 PM
Posted on November 8, 2006 13:31
all i have to say is look how she got into the relationship!!!!!! did she really think she could calm kevin down?! both of them need a life lesson and hopefully for the childrens sake one of them will grow up and realize they need to take care of the little ones and not worry about who they are laying tonight or money!!!! (meaning kevin)
Posted by ell | November 8, 2006 3:00 PM
Posted on November 8, 2006 15:00
Who cares?!! Britney has had her 15 minutes of fame. Let's move on to the next interesting story in showbiz.
Posted by Jayboy | November 8, 2006 3:27 PM
Posted on November 8, 2006 15:27
i think she did the right thing
Posted by Jenan | November 8, 2006 5:06 PM
Posted on November 8, 2006 17:06
YOU GO GURL,
JUST MAKE SURE THAT KEVIN DOESNT GET AWAY WITH ALOT OF UR HARD EARNED MONEY. I'D SAY 1 MILLION OR LESS IS ALL HE SHOULD GET, THE ONLY REASON I SAY A MILLION IS BECAUSE HE GAVE BRITNEY 2 WONDERFUL BABIES.
KEVIN, YOU SUCK AND YOU CANT RAP, STOP TRYING TO RUIN HER LIFE AND WALK AWAY FROM BRITNEY QUIETLY!
Posted by STEPH | November 8, 2006 6:04 PM
Posted on November 8, 2006 18:04
Its certianly about time, however, I do see where she is coming from in attempting to make the marriage work. I'm sorry that it didn't, but I think she was so much caught up in lust she didn't see the true colors. It really shows how much of a woman she really is and she is a good Mother by booting him. Better to divorce and be friends, rather than live together and just constantly fight.. I hope things work out for her..
By the way.. HIS MUSIC SUCKS!!! He wouldnt have even gotten this far if it hadn't been for her.. So, she shouldn't have to give him money..
I will buy her next cd, no doubt.
Posted by Jenn | November 8, 2006 6:36 PM
Posted on November 8, 2006 18:36
Good for her, she needs to take care of those kids and give them a better life because Kevin has not been a good father or has he not taken care of all his 4 kids.
Posted by Erica | November 8, 2006 6:49 PM
Posted on November 8, 2006 18:49
I don't understand why u all are so happy for her and talking about how great this is. This is awful, she has 2 sons under the age of 2! This is probably one of the hardest things shes ever going to do and she can't possibly be happy about it. And Kevin may be a loser but now he will never be as close to his kids as he could have been if they stayed together. Divorce is a sad sad thing and I just wish we could see one of these marriages actually survive to give me a little hope for this world!!
Posted by Jessica | November 8, 2006 6:56 PM
Posted on November 8, 2006 18:56
I don't understand why u all are so happy for her and talking about how great this is. This is awful, she has 2 sons under the age of 2! This is probably one of the hardest things shes ever going to do and she can't possibly be happy about it. And Kevin may be a loser but now he will never be as close to his kids as he could have been if they stayed together. Divorce is a sad sad thing and I just wish we could see one of these marriages actually survive to give me a little hope for this world!!
Posted by Jessica | November 8, 2006 6:56 PM
Posted on November 8, 2006 18:56
i want to know how kevin could think for even one second that he is going to get custody of those kids...... did he ask for his OTHER kids from shar .....NO because she didnt have as much money as brit did.....what judge in their right mind would give custody to a drunk party freak, thats all we ever see him doing, party here party there, he spends more time in las vegas than he did at home, so dont worry brit there is no way you will lose your babies. good luck i wish you the best!!!!!!
Posted by tina | November 8, 2006 11:52 PM
Posted on November 8, 2006 23:52
hey jessica i hope
you don't take hollywood
as an example for great
marriages there are couples out
there kid who have never been
apart a day in their marriage
besides it is better to get out
of a bad deal than trying to make
it better when it has lost too
much blood
Posted by yasmine | November 9, 2006 12:21 AM
Posted on November 9, 2006 00:21
I am very proud of you Britney! I know it was hard taking the first step to end this marriage. Just concentrate on taking good care of yourself and babies. Everything will be okay.
Posted by Julie | November 9, 2006 4:23 PM
Posted on November 9, 2006 16:23
I hate both of them. Britney stole a pregnant girl's boyfriend. She is trash. He's no better. He left his pregnat girlfriend and kid for Britney.
Posted by alyssa brown | November 9, 2006 6:45 PM
Posted on November 9, 2006 18:45
You think K-Fed can't get any scumier, or stupider, or trashier, or more arrogant BUT HE DOES -- What a low life loser - He is the worst.
In 2 years he will be an asterik beside Britney's name as she brings her career back.
Posted by Carol | November 9, 2006 8:36 PM
Posted on November 9, 2006 20:36
HELL YEA she did the right thing WHAT DUE SHE NEED from K-DOG she's better off with out him a man can bring you down and it's time for her to make a come back his lost he cant rap the only thing he has going for him is ummmmmmm sorry i quess nothing he has messed up back to dancing .k- dog ha ha loser go make your own money
Posted by EBONY HOLLOWAY | November 10, 2006 7:27 AM
Posted on November 10, 2006 07:27
It's about time she took the stand first. All he has done is drag her down. She really seemed to let herself go. She didn't seem happy at all. It looked and sounded like to me that she was trying to convince herself that she loved him. The married pre-maturely and they will end maturely. He may have tried to "hide" his divorce plans, but she must have seen it coming. Good for her. I'm glad she has left him in the dumps and basically killed his career. He stunk anyways.
Posted by Julie | November 11, 2006 6:56 PM
Posted on November 11, 2006 18:56
Keep your head up Brittany, just remember everytime you fall to stand back up and fight harder and stand taller. You have your whole life made, and two beautiful children to care for. I mean really what was he doing for you, besides making you cry. No man is worth your tears, or the money you worked so hard to acheive. If he wants a little money let him have a pittily part, your heart is worth far more then he could ever make. He is a looser, with no sense of responsibility and to me very selfish. He doesn't even desserve his face in the news because personally I don't care to see it, it just makes me mad. If anything he should be paying you for those children, but hey he's a gold digger, not a man, but a little boy, and the only reason his name is known is because of you, that just makes him look like even more of a looser. Everything will work out, Brit just needs to stay strong, for herself, and her babies.
Posted by Jessica | November 15, 2006 6:57 PM
Posted on November 15, 2006 18:57
Keep showing your crotch Brit. It will sinch the divorce proceedings for K-fed.
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