Attorneys for Britney Spears and Kevin Federline met Monday in dependency court to star the process to determine if Spears or K-Fed are capable or fit to take care of their two young boys, Sean and Jayden.

If the county feels the kids are at risk, they will begin an investigation. If they find either or both parents aren’t capable or unwilling to parent the children, the county will file a petition in juvenile court, Los Angeles criminal defense attorney Steve Cron told “Access.”

If that happens, Britney and Kevin would be allowed a “full blown” hearing where they can bring witnesses and experts to testify on their behalf. The judge would then decide if the county needs to step in, possibly taking over custody over the kids, according to Cron.

Just yesterday Britney was cleared of animal abuse in regard to broken leg to her Yorkie puppy.