The star, who filed for divorce from Kevin Federline on November 7, hopes to win full custody of her two sons, Sean Preston, 14 months, and Jayden James, two months.
Monday, the pop singer had dinner with her family at a restaurant in Kentwood, Louisiana.
After announcing her plans to separate from her husband, Britney Spears has been through many difficult moments. Federline is asking for $30 million and custody of their two children.
Federline is also threatening to release home video tapes of the former couple having sex.