In a somewhat surprising turn of events, Britney Spears and Kevin Federline have finally come to a settlement in their long-running custody battle.

According to K-Fed’s lawman Mark Vincent Kaplan, the current arrangement will involve K-Fed taking over the parenting reins, with the “Gimme More” singer having visitation rights.

Kaplan told press, "The case has been settled. The court still has to approve it. As of this evening there is a fully executed deal memo...All the issues that would have been addressed at trial have been settled. Can't speak to the exact terms of the deal. Orders in place...will stay in place."

He continued, "Kevin was not [out] to get custody. Kevin’s goal was to set up some kind of template so the mother of his children can co-parent. He said ‘I need to have Britney to be involved in the co-parenting of the kids but I need there to be a structure.’"

Kaplan also emphasized the sense of relief everybody is feeling now that an agreement has been reached. "Nobody could have anticipated the terms of events that have occurred....This was a two-year journey that will be halted at a point that is good for these children. Custody is always modifiable. If there is a final order, it means there is nothing to try."

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