Michael's Mother Heads To Court Today To Argue For Custody Of His Three Kids
The three children Michael left behind, Prince Michael, Paris and Prince Michael II, have been in the custody of their grandmother since the singer's untimely death, and today Katherine Jackson will go to court to seek legal custody of her grandchildren, reports the AP.
Legal experts agree that Debbie Rowe, Jackson's ex-wife and the mother of Prince Michael and Paris, has the most legitimate shot at custody of her children (who are reportedly the result of artificial insemination with an anonymous sperm donor) - if she wants it. And even though she's retained her parental rights, she would still have to undergo an evaluation to determine whether or not she's the best person to care for the kids.
But Debbie has yet to make her intentions known. So far, the only thing Rowe's said on the matter, through her attorney, Marta Almli, is: "Ms. Rowe’s only thoughts at this time have been regarding the devastating loss Michael’s family has suffered. Ms. Rowe requests that Michael’s family, and particularly the children, be spared such harmful, sensationalist speculation and that they be able to say goodbye to their loved one in peace.”
The mother of Jackson's youngest, Prince Michael II, remains a mystery and splitting up the children may also be a consideration for the court.
Additionally the three kids' godfather, British actor Mark Lester may also petition for custody.
Other reports claim Michael wanted his longtime nanny (who was recently fired), Grace Rwaramba, to have custody of the three kids if something were to happen to him.
Attorney Gloria Allred, who is not involved in this case, says that "If [Michael] did indicate a preference, that will be given great weight, but that will not be determinative. Children are not property, they cannot be willed to another person."
Michael's wishes on the matter aren't clear, but the family has indicated they'd put up a fight to keep the children with their grandmother, who is 79.
Who do YOU think the kids would be better off with?
Their grandmother might be a good caretaker, but she DOES still live with her husband who I suspect is not the best parental figure!
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