Britney Spears and her husband Kevin Federline’s marriage is reportedly on the verge of collapse, as the new mum has kicked her husband out of their Malibu home and demanded a trial separation after a blazing row.

Kevin is said to be staying at a friend’s house until he can sort things out with Britney. But singer’s friends have claimed that their marriage is heading for the rocks with Kevin, who is allegedly avoiding his fatherly duties by partying till the wee hours, while she is left to change the baby’s nappies.

A pal revealed, “Brit’s had all she can stand of the problems with Kevin. She explained to him that the split would be temporary, that it would give them some breathing room to sort out their problems. Britney is giving it her all to make things work.”

However, Britney’s spokeswoman, Lesley Sloane Zelnick, has insisted that everything is “fine” with the couple’s marriage, and they are blissfully happy.