So wait a minute -- Does K-Fed want to stay married to a crotch flashin', Cheeto-munchin' recovering pop star? Or, is the 'PopoZao' papa stepping up and doing what he believes is best for his babies? Nobody but K-Fed knows for sure. Nevertheless, Mr. Spears is refusing to sign divorce papers after reports that Britney's fallen off the wagon.

"Kevin and his lawyer are dragging their heels out of concern over reports of Britney's post-rehab partying," Spears' legal team told PEOPLE. Her team also maintains that Federline is dragging the proceedings out in order to "downsize Britney's access to her kids the next time her behavior troubles him."

If he really is stalling in the best interests of Sean Preston and Jayden James, perhaps we should revise our list of Music's Most Embarrassing Dads. Then again ... three words: 'Playing With Fire.'