LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In the midst of their contentious divorce, Britney Spears and her ex-partner Sam Asghari are engaging in a dispute over their pets' custody.

Sam, the 29-year-old actor who reportedly signed a robust prenuptial agreement before marrying Britney, officially filed for divorce from the 41-year-old pop star, citing irreconcilable differences, per Daily Mail.

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Currently, the ex-couple co-owns two dogs: a Doberman named Porsha, which Sam gifted to Britney in 2021, and a German Shepherd named Sawyer, adopted by them this year.

"Sam gave Porsha to Britney as a present and she was the one who wanted to adopt Sawyer when they were in Maui," said a source.

Britney Spears' dogs at center of custody battle with Sam Asghari

According to the court filing, Sam Asghari is seeking spousal support, legal fees coverage, and various assets, raising concerns about the two dogs he gifted Britney during their relationship.

A source close to Britney Spears has shared that the popstar, who has enlisted high-profile divorce attorney Laura Wasser, believes her legal team can effectively protect her financial interests. However, she is worried about the fate of her cherished dogs in the midst of this divorce dispute.

"Regarding [Britney and Sam's shared] property, the most difficult part of dividing any assets will be their two dogs," the source explained.

Nevertheless, the insider revealed that there is one item Britney is more than willing to return to her estranged husband: her engagement ring, which Sam received free of cost.

In September 2021, Sam proposed to Britney with a diamond ring crafted by jeweler Roman Malayev, a gift obtained without payment, likely in anticipation that Britney's worldwide renown would generate publicity for the brand.

However, the significance of the ring has dimmed for Britney in the wake of their separation. "Sam can have that ring. It was free from the jeweler and she doesn't want it anymore. She has enough diamonds," said the source.

Britney Spears is receiving support from friends and family

The source disclosed that Britney is receiving support from a circle of friends, family members, and staff. Additionally, her companions include a Maltese named Lulu, a cat named Wendy, and the cherished dogs she acquired during her time with Sam.

"She is not alone at all. Britney has her sister Jamie Lynn who is in and out of LA and she also has her mom Lynne, who is expected to arrive this weekend, if she has not flown in already," the source shared.

"She has a support system including her agent and longtime friend [and manager] Cade [Hudson], her friends which include several of her backup dancers and her girlfriends."

"She has a team of assistants and her chef who are always around the houses. She also has other workers who are constantly there. This past week, Britney has been getting calls and texts from everyone she knows, including people she hasn't spoken to in years."

"She will get through this. She has gotten through worse and no one will allow anything to happen to her," the Spears family insider insists.