Washington, Sept 14 (ANI): Britney Spears and ex hubby Kevin Federline met for an unscheduled meeting to discuss their kids just five days before they are due to face each other in family court.

According to People magazine, the singer was the one to ask for the meeting at Century City offices of Spears's attorney Laura Wasser.

A source revealed that though Britney had been hoping that the matter would not go to court, her hopes were dashed by her former hubby.

"Britney asked for [the meeting]. She wants to put an end to this public debacle. However, Kevin [has] refused. He needs more money so he's determined to win this," People quoted the source, as saying.

A source close to Federline confirmed the meeting, but said that Federline going got additional child support.

"He's not going for additional child support in the court papers that were filed. It's not about the money," the source said. (With Inputs from ANI)