Katherine Jackson's Attorney Says Custody Arrangement With Rowe "Close"

Katherine's attorney told the Today show that his client is "very close to reaching an agreement" with Jackson's ex wife and the mother of his two eldest children, Debbie Rowe.

“We’ll be making an announcement very soon,” attorney L. Londell McMillan told Matt Lauer. “What’s best for the children is what Michael wanted and what has been happening: Mrs. Jackson to have custody of these children.” In a 2002 will, Jackson made it known that he wanted his mother to have custody of the kids.

"Whatever the agreement will be, [it] will not be based on money," he added, saying the negotiations have been “very thoughtful, very caring."

When asked if he expected the parties to hammer out an agreement in advance of the August 3rd hearing, he said "absolutely."