Guardianship hearing for Michael Jackson’s children has been postponed until Aug. 3

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 22nd, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Pop legend Michael Jackson died June 25 and was supposed to be buried on his 51st birthday Aug 29 but this has again been postponed to Sept 3. A representative from the Jackson family, Ken Sunshine, confirmed that the superstar won't be laid to rest until Thursday, reports aceshowbiz.com.

August 21st, 2009 Jackson burial postponed until Sept. 3LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson won't be laid to rest on what would have been his 51st birthday after all.

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 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 LOS ANGELES - The coroner's report into the death of Michael Jackson has been delayed for another two weeks as speculation continues to prevail about the cause of the pop star's death, the Los Angeles County coroner's office said Friday. Legal officials also announced the postponement of a custody hearing for Jackson's children, which had been set for Monday.

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 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 29th, 2009 Jackson's mother wants control of estate, kidsLOS ANGELES — A person close to the proceedings says Michael Jackson's mother has moved to take control of her son's estate, filing a second court action shortly after petitioning for custody of the singer's three children. According to the person, the court action was initiated by Katherine Jackson with the intent to protect Jackson's legacy.