Lawyer: Announcement pending on custody of Michael Jackson’s 2 oldest children

August 28th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's skin doctor has refused to undergo DNA test to confirm if he fathered the star's two oldest kids, insisting he's "well aware" he could be the dad. Dr. Arnold Klein fuelled rumours he's the biological father of Prince,12, and Paris, 11, when he appeared on TV in the aftermath of Jackson's 25 June (09) death, and claimed he wasn't their dad "to the best of my knowledge".

August 4th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's mother Katherine has been granted permanent custody of his three children, according to a ruling by a Los Angeles judge. The BBC reported that Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff also allowed Katherine to have a monthly allowance from MJ's estate, which is estimated to be around 500million dollars.

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 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson's father, Joe, is reportedly willing to step aside to help his wife, Katherine, win the custody of their son's three young children. "Joe is willing to do whatever it takes to make sure Katherine gets those kids, even if it means stepping aside," People magazine quoted a source close to the Jackson family as saying.

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 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe has dismissed reports that she's fighting for custody of her two children for her reputation. The New York Post had reported that Rowe's alleged confidante Rebecca White had received an email from Jackson's ex earlier this month indicating she had no intention of fighting for custody of the eldest two kids.

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 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 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 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.

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 27th, 2009 LONDON - The Jacksons' family lawyer Brian Oxman has said King of Pop Michael's sudden death at the age of 50 could be the start of a long series of legal battles. While on CBS's Early Show, Oxman said the remains of his fortune, his property and his children could all be fought over in court, reports Sky News.

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.