'Britney's visitation rights suspended'

Updated 17.41 Thu Oct 18 2007

Britney Spears has reportedly had her visitation rights with her two children suspended until she complies with court orders.

According to reports from the US, an emergency hearing was held in court after a request by Kevin Federline's lawyer, Mark Vincent Kaplan.

"Petitioner's visitation with the minor children is suspended pending Petitioner's compliance with the court orders"

The order was made by LA County Commissioner Scott Gordon.

It reads: "Petitioner's visitation with the minor children is suspended pending Petitioner's compliance with the court orders."

It continues: "The parenting coach is to submit a report to the court and counsel prior to October 26, 2007."

The 26-year-old star is due back in court next Friday alongside Federline over the issue of visitation rights to Sean Preston, two, and Jayden James, one

Spears and Federline split up a year ago after two years of marriage and her life has since veered out of control despite a stint in rehab.

Spears has been ordered to get coaching on parenting skills after Gordon said evidence showed she was a frequent user of "controlled substances and alcohol."

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