The court had previously ruled that Spears, 27, has to pay Federline's counsel Mark Vincent Kaplan "reasonable" attorney's fees.
But her attorney Stacy Phillips told a Los Angeles court commissioner that the singer currently pays Kaplan $500,000 when he is only entitled to $150,000 to $175,000.
Federline, 29, Phillips said, should foot the bill.
"Mr. Federline needs to take responsibility for the very diligent work they do on his behalf," Phillips said.
But Kaplan fired back, saying he is worth the price because of the complicated nature of the case.
"Our fees for the experience and expertise for the practice level are far under market for the package you get when you hire me," he said. "This is not a simple custody case."
Both Federline and Spears' father (and co-conservator) Jamie — who went golfing together last weekend — were present for the hearing.
"Mr. Federline answered two or three questions very cryptically and Jamie Spears was a little more elaborate," court spokesperson Allan Parachini said in a statement.
"The judge has taken the fees arguments under consideration."
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