"As the parent of two young children myself, I am sad to learn that Britney will no longer have custody of her children," Barretto told reporters. "However, I am happy to know that her children will now have a safe and more stable environment. I believe that Britney loves her children but I was concerned about some of her behavior in which I believe endangered them. Because of this new court order, Britney will seek and receive the help which she obviously needs so that one day, she can be reunited with her children."

Federline's , Mark Vincent Kaplan tells Us, "I appreciate Gloria Allred facilitating her client coming forward when he did. Today's proceedings did not involve his testimony. He may be called as a witness in the future."