Two court hearings on custody of Jacko’s kids set for July 6

September 5th, 2009 LONDON - Former Westlife singer Brian McFadden has said that he'll fight for custody of his kids with ex-wife Kerry Katona, following the knowledge of her addiction to drugs. "I'll fight to get custody of my kids and bring them to Ireland," the Sun quoted him as saying.

August 4th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's former dermatologist raised eyebrows after making a surprise objection to a judge's recent decision to grant custody of the star's children to their grandmother. Arnold Klein, who has been speculated to be the biological father of some of Jackson kids, was reportedly asked by the judge at Los Angeles Superior Court to give a reason for his objection.

July 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.

July 17th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe is suing a woman who claims she sent her emails saying she was not interested in regaining custody of her children with the late singer. In court papers, Rowe, mother of the late King of Pop's eldest two children Prince Michael I, 12, and Paris, 11, has accused Rebecca White of defamation, invasion of privacy and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

July 16th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's elder kids will be interviewed to know who they want to live with if their mother Debbie Rowe pursues custody claim. A hearing is scheduled to take place on July 20 for Judge Mitch Beckloff to begin deliberating who should win custody rights amid Rowe's announcement she will try to regain control of the two eldest kids, Prince, 12, and Paris, 11.

July 13th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe might attend the custody hearing scheduled for July 20, it has emerged. According to Marc Schaffel, a former business partner of Jackson andowe's close friend, the 49-year-old is planning to attend the hearing in Los Angeles Superior Court for temporary guardianship of the children Prince 12, Paris 11 and Blanket 7.

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 6th, 2009 London, July 6 (ANI): Michael Jackson's kids were reportedly quizzed by social services within hours of their dad's tragic death. The Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services launched the probe as they discovered the extent of the singer's addiction to prescription drugs.

July 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Late Michael Jackson's bother Jermaine has rubbished Debbie Rowe's bid for the custody of the late King of Pop's kids, insisting that it isn't what his brother wanted. Rowe, the 'Thriller' hitmaker's ex-wife, had earlier said that she wanted to fight for the custody of Prince Michael and Paris.

July 4th, 2009 LONDON - Debbie Rowe, the mother of Michael Jackson's two older children, is apparently drawing up plans to gain custody of the children. The former nurse, who married the King of Pop in 1996 and filed for divorce three years later, made her first public appearance at her California ranch since the star's death at his Los Angeles home on June 25.

July 3rd, 2009 NEW YORK - Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe is yet to make a decision over the custody of kids, says her attorney. Earlier, in an interview to NBC Los Angeles, Rowe said that she wanted her kids back.

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 27th, 2009 LONDON - Late Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe is seeking full custody of the couple's children. The King of Pop passed away at the age of 50 on Thursday (June 25) after a cardiac arrest apparently caused by an overdose of painkillers.

June 17th, 2009 WASHINGTON - While Usher and his estranged wife have decided to get divorced, the RnB singer has filed court papers asking for joint custody of his two children. The 'Yeah!' hitmaker and stylist Tameka Foster have announced that they are parting ways after almost two years of marriage.