Jacksons Discuss Future Of Kids' GuardianshipSeptember 12th, 2009 Discussions are already underway as to who will take over guardianship of MICHAEL JACKSON's three children if his mother was to die before they become adults. The pop superstar, who died in June (09), left instructions that Katherine Jackson should be awarded guardianship of Prince Michael, Paris and Prince Michael II in his will - but suggested his friend Diana Ross should take over if his mother died.
MJ's mum, ex-wife to split child psychologist bill under new custody dealJuly 31st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson's ex-wife, Debbie Rowe, and mother, Katherine, will be splitting the cost of a child psychologist as part of a new custody agreement. Katherine's lawyer, L.
Lawyer: Announcement pending on custody of Michael Jackson's 2 oldest childrenJuly 30th, 2009 Lawyer: Announcement pending on Jackson custodyNEW YORK — The attorney for Michael Jackson's mother says an announcement is imminent on a custody deal regarding the pop icon's two oldest children, but stopped short of saying an agreement had been reached. L. Londell McMillan says in an interview with The Associated Press that word of an agreement between Katherine Jackson and Deborah Rowe, the biological mother of Prince Michael and Paris-Michael would come sometime Thursday.
Ex-wife uses kids to get to Michael Jacksons moneyJuly 23rd, 2009 Michael Jackson is dead; what he has left behind is a huge fortune and three kids. Now that Jackson is no-more; the power game to get a piece of his empire has kicked off and the pawns are his kids.
MJ's ex-wife Debbie Rowe made "shrine" to their kidsJuly 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe made a "shrine" to their kids, her former lawyer has revealed. Close pal Iris Finsilver added that she does want a relationship with the kids.insilver said Rowe kept a huge stash of snaps of Prince Michael, 12, and Paris, 11, in a closet, reports The Sun.
Deal over MJ kids' custody will be struck within days, says palJuly 19th, 2009 LONDON - A close pal of Michael Jackson has said that a new deal over custody of the late singer's kids by Debbie Rowe will be struck within days. Debbie is the mother of Prince Michael, 12, and Paris, 11.
Guardianship hearing for Michael Jackson's children has been postponed until Aug. 3July 18th, 2009 Guardianship hearing for Jackson's kids postponedLOS ANGELES — Court officials say a guardianship hearing for Michael Jackson's children has been postponed until Aug. 3. Katherine Jackson, in the meantime, will remain the temporary guardian of her son's three children.
Hearing on Michael Jackson's kids' custody delayedJuly 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A custody hearing on the temporary guardianship of Michael Jackson's kids has been delayed, according to court officials. The hearing, previously scheduled for July 12, is now slated for July 20 at the request of Jackson's mother Katherine and former wife Debbie Rowe.
Debbie Rowe 'never' wanted to be a motherJuly 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Late Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe, who prepares to fight kids' custody battle, had confessed she "never" wanted to be a mother. In an interview to Usmagazine in 2003, Rowe had said: "Because you give birth and impregnate someone does not automatically give you the title of mother or father - you earn the title."
"My kids don't call me mom because I don't want them to," the journal quoted her as saying.
Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe to miss his funeralJuly 7th, 2009 LONDON - Late pop icon Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe has decided to skip the singer's memorial service because she feels her presence could be a distraction for others who will gather there later Tuesday. Jackson's funeral will be held at Los Angeles' Staples Center.
Jacko's 'happy family' pics with Debbie Rowe may swing custody battleJuly 5th, 2009 LONDON - The astonishing new pictures showing Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe affectionately hugging and cuddling their two kids Prince and baby Paris can dramatically turn around the custody battle. The 'happy family' pictures could challenge the claims depicting her as the disaffectionate surrogate and rattle reports that she never even visited the children.
'Jackson kids don't think Debbie Rowe is their mother'July 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Michael Jackson's older children do not think Debbie Rowe is their real mother, according to the late singer's former publicist. Stuart Backerman, who worked for the star from 2002 to 2004, when Jackson faced child molestation allegations and the infamous baby-dangling incident, said that Prince Michael I, 12, Paris, 11, were far from believing that former nurse Rowe was their biological parent.
Report: Michael Jackson's ex to seek custody of older kidsJuly 2nd, 2009 Report: Jackson's ex to seek custody of older kidsLOS ANGELES — A TV station says the mother of Michael Jackson's two eldest children wants custody of them. KNBC in Los Angeles says in a report Thursday that Debbie Rowe intends to seek custody of 12-year-old Prince Michael and 11-year-old Paris Michael Katherine.
Michael Jackson not biological father of his kids: ReportJuly 1st, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Michael Jackson is not the biological father of his three children, according to celebrity website TMZ.com. Jackson's 80-year-old mother Katherine Jackson was Tuesday granted temporary custody of the three children.
Michael Jackson's mother to look after his childrenJune 29th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's children are going to stay with their grandmother Katherine Jackson as reports have come that the legend's ex-wife Debbie Rowe will not fight for their custody if she is allowed more access to them. The Jackson family who was ready to fight "tooth and nail" with the horse breeder has also softened its stance and agreed to her desire of being allowed to visit the kids more often.