Category: Katherine Jackson
Surprise In Custody Case For Jackson Children
We already heard about Katherine Jackson and Debbie Rowe coming to a custody agreement, naming Katherine as the permanent guardian of Michael Jackson's three children: Prince, Paris, and Blanket. The judge signed off on their agreement this morning.
But here is a surprise (at least to me) Michael's dermatologist, Arnie Klein, had attorneys present in the courtroom!
The doctor wanted a say over the education and care of Jackson's two
eldest children. ET reports that the court found that Klein had no
standing to make that request and his legal team left the courtroom."
So much for "I am not the father of these children," huh?
According to Entertainment Tonight, notes were presented in court this morning signed by Prince and Paris requesting that they stay with their grandmother. The judge reportedly allowed them 83.5% of the living allowance that was requested for them, as well as a living allowance for Katherine (who said she was financially dependent on Michael).
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Katherine Jackson Will Retain Custody Of Grandchildren
According to Katherine Jackson's attorney, Katherine and Debbie Rowe have come to an agreement regarding custody of the Jackson children (Prince, 12, Paris, 11, and Blanket, 7). Katherine will retain custody.
Katherine's attorney Londell McMillan said on CBS' The Early Show
Thursday: "It's an agreement, an agreement for the best interests of
the children. This is not a money deal. This is not about money."Asked if the issue of custody and Rowe had been resolved, McMillan said on The Early Show, "We will be making an announcement very shortly on that issue, and all of the parties are resolved. There is no situation better for these children than for them to be raised and reared in the loving care of Mrs. Katherine Jackson."
He dismissed reports that Joe Jackson shouldn't be involved in
raising the children. Said McMillan, "I don't think it's valid at all.
I think Joe Jackson is the husband of Mrs. Jackson, but he's not living
in Los Angeles."
Debbie reportedly will retain her parental rights and get visitation with her the two older children. She will begin to forge a relationship with them with the help of a psychologist. Debbie will not be receiving any additional money as part of this agreement.
What do you think of this solution?
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Michael Jackson's Private Memorial Service Has Concluded
Michael Jackson’s body is on its way to the singer’s memorial service.
The
late Thriller singer’s solid bronze coffin was wheeled out of
Hollywood’s Forest Lawn Cemetery and into a waiting black hearse
following a private funeral for the singer.
The casket was accompanied by the
star’s siblings and parents Joe and Katherine, who had attended this
morning’s service and got into waiting limousines to follow
the hearse to Los Angeles’ Staples Center, where thousands of fans have
gathered for the tribute to the pop icon, whose coffin will be
displayed on stage.
Michael’s three children, Prince Michael,
12, Paris, 11 and Prince Michael II, seven, were not seen but it is
believed they were at the service.
Earlier, Los Angeles was
driven to a standstill when police shut a five-lane freeway to escort
the 18-car funeral procession from Joe and Katherine’s home to the
cemetery for the funeral service.
Fans at the Staples Center cheered as video footage of his coffin was shown on big screens.
Inside
the venue, the stage is adorned with the star's image, alongside a
mural carrying the words "In Loving Memory. Michael Jackson King of Pop
- 1958-2009."
It is not known where the singer’s body will be
taken following his star-studded memorial service, but it is expected
to return to Forest Lawn Cemetery.
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Michael Jackson's Will Filed In Court
An attorney for Michael Jackson filed his will in Los Angeles Superior Court this morning, according to CNN. Here are some of the details that have been made public.
Michael placed his entire estate into the Michael Jackson Family Trust, which is another document that will also be filed with the court today. He asked that his mother, Katherine Jackson, be legal guardian of his three children.
If she was unable, then he asked that Diana Ross serve as his children's legal guardian.
And as for the mother of his two oldest children, Debbie Rowe?
I have intentionally omitted to provide for my former wife, Deborah Rowe Jackson," Jackson's will said.
Well, that's crystal-clear, isn't it?
Hopefully any disagreements will be resolved amicably rather than this turning into a protracted legal battle over custody and assets.
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Katherine Jackson Files Guardianship Papers
This morning Katherine Jackson filed guardianship papers for Michael Jackson's three children, according to TMZ. The children have reportedly been staying with her since Michael died last Friday. The guardianship papers say, in part:
As for why Katherine thinks it would be "best" to appoint her guardian,
"Minor children are currently residing with paternal grandmother. They
have a long-established relationship with paternal grandmother and are
comfortable in her care."The petition states the kids have "no relationship with their biological mother."
The petition says it's "not known at this time" whether the mother (Rowe) agrees that Katherine should be the legal guardian.
As for Prince, Michael's third child, in the box where it says "mother" the box is checked "none."
Debbie Rowe, the biological mother of Michael's two oldest children, reportedly doesn't want custody of the children.
A hearing was scheduled for August 3 to hear the petition.
In the meantime, according to CNN, Katherine was awarded temporary guardianship.
Hopefully the children will be able to stay together and there won't be any big custody battle.
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