BRITNEY’S LAST CHANCE AT CUSTODY

TMZ has learned that Monday's custody hearing could be one of the most important days in Britney Spears' life. We're told that although she is not required to make an appearance in court, Brit needs to face the judge to explain herself if she's got any hope of getting her kids back. Our sources tell us if she doesn't show, or is uncooperative, it could be curtains for her custody case.