Britney Spears leaving the recording studio in Burbank last night after a day at court (05/06/08).

Although it was not made clear how Britney’s visitation rights have
increased, Kevin’s lawyer, Mark Vincent Kaplan said it was an “expansion of
time”, and went on to praise the troubled singer’s progress.

He said: "It is a cautious step, but a step forward nonetheless.

“We are seeing signs of her progress, and consistency over time is something
welcome by Kevin.

“The children are doing great."

Britney, who was accompanied by her family as she left the Los Angeles
court, refused to comment on the ruling.

The singer’s parents Jamie and Lynne said in a statement: "We are so pleased
with Britney's progress, and we are appreciative of the court's recognition
of this progress."

Kevin’s spokesperson Elliot Mintz was pleased with the ruling, saying: "At
the end of this saga Kevin is hoping and believing that there will be two
children who are raised in the company of the two people who love them.”

During the closed hearing, the court heard details of a report on Britney’s
mental health.

The singer was first stripped of visitation rights to Sean Preston, two, and
one-year-old Jayden James in January after she was ruled to be a danger to
herself and the children.

In February, the ruling was amended to allow occasional supervised visits
with her sons.

Britney’s father and lawyer currently have control of the singer’s personal
and business affairs, which will be reviewed at a hearing in July.

I don't know why she loves these boots so much. They must give great comfort for that heel.