Michael Jackson’s mother files for guardianship of the singer’s 3 children

October 2nd, 2009 Court set to get update on Jackson kidsLOS ANGELES — A judge is set to hear how Michael Jackson's three children are faring three months after the pop superstar's death. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff has scheduled a hearing for Friday afternoon on how the children are reacting to a court guardianship.

September 17th, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON's mother has landed a huge payday following her son's death - the King of Pop's estate is paying her $86,000 (£57,300) a month. The cash helps Katherine Jackson cover her living expenses and those of the late pop star’s three children, who she was given guardianship of in July (09), as per the singer's will.

September 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.

August 4th, 2009 Attys: Jackson's doctor 'loves' singer's childrenLOS ANGELES — Attorneys for Michael Jackson's longtime dermatologist say the doctor doesn't object to the King of Pop's mother getting custody of her three grandchildren, despite a surprise court motion. Attorneys Mark Vincent Kaplan and Bradley Boyer said in a statement Monday that Dr.

August 3rd, 2009 Michael Jackson's mother arrives for court hearingLOS ANGELES — A court official says Michael Jackson's mother will attend a hearing on who should raise the King of Pop's three children. Court Public Information Officer Allan Parachini says Katherine Jackson has arrived at a courthouse in downtown Los Angeles.

July 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.

July 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Michael Jackson's children are likely to be raised by the late singer's eldest sister Rebbie. According to TMZ.com, the Jacksons have nominated the 59-year-old lady and the eldest of Jackson's siblings to bring up the three kids- Prince Michael, 12, Paris, 11, and seven-year-old Blanket.

July 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.

July 12th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's mother and his former wife have reportedly drawn a secret pact to ensure that the late star's kids are kept away from his "bullying" father. Katherine Jackson and Debbie Rowe are set to fight over the future custody of the kids, with each wanting to bring them up.

July 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.

July 7th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's mother has reportedly turned his teenage bedroom into a memorial. Katherine was reportedly suggested to "build a sanctuary" to help her cope with the tragic loss of her son.

July 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.

June 30th, 2009 NEW YORK - Late singer Michael Jackson's mother Katherine has been given temporary custody of his kids. The 79-year-old won the temporary guardianship of his three children Prince 12, Paris, 11 and Blanket 7.

June 29th, 2009 LOS ANGELES/LONDON - The parents of Michael Jackson filed for guardianship of his three children Monday, celebrity website TMZ.com reported. The court filing is the first legal move of what could become a lengthy battle for control of Jackson's children and estate - especially if Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe, who is the mother of the two older children, attempts to overturn her previous stance waiving her parental rights over the children.

June 26th, 2009 Lawyer: Mom of 2 of Jackson's kids is inconsolableLOS ANGELES — A lawyer who represented Debbie Rowe in a custody matter says the mother of two of Michael Jackson's three children is inconsolable. Attorney Iris Finsilver says she was the one who told Rowe of Jackson's death.