regarding the late Michael Jackson's kids has finally
reached an end, and the children's grandmother
Katherine Jackson will be their legal custodian.
According to Katherine's attorney Londell McMillan, everything has been settled, with Debbie Rowe (the mother of two of the kids) receiving visitation rights, but no money.
McMillan during an interview told press, "It's an
agreement, for the best interests of the children.This is not a money deal. This is not about money."
Earlier on an interview on 'The Early Show' this morning, McMillan explained, "We will be making an announcement very shortly on that issue, and all of the parties are
resolved. There is no situation better for these
children than for them to be raised and reared in the
loving care of Mrs.
Katherine Jackson."
Heartbroken Paris, captured the hearts of millions around the globe with her poignant tribute to her "Daddy".Her voice quivering with emotion,a little girl who has until now been sheltered from the public bravely took the spotlight to pay tribute to her "Daddy" Michael Jackson.
Millions around the world watched as 11 year old Paris Jackson haltingly took the microphone at the Thriller artist's memorial concert in LA, flanked by her brothers Prince Michael I, 12, and Prince Michael II, who's seven.
Fighting back tears,comforted by her uncles and aunts,she said: "Ever since I was born,Daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine. And I just wanted to say I love him so much".Reports says Debbie Rowe broke down in tears after watching her daughter Paris make a moving tribute to dad Michael Jackson at his memorial service.One onlooker said: "It was heartbreaking. However strange her relationship with Jacko, she is still Paris' mum".
"To watch your child so upset on TV in front of millions of people is more than any mum could stand." "Michael's coffin was carried in to the front of the stage at LA's Staples Center by his siblings,eaching wearing a jewelled glove in his honour.Sobs, laughs and cries of 'We love you Michael' punctuated the moving hour-long memorial
Jennifer Hudson brought down the house with the gospel rendition of I'll Be There.The Memorial was kicked off by Mariah Carey's sensational.And also sensational performances were Usher "Gone too soon,John Mayer's and Shaheen Jafargholi duet performance of "Human Nature".Earlier Friends and Families farewell at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Hollywood Hills.
Michael Jackson wanted Diana Ross to look after his three kids, according to his will.
In the document, his mum Katherine, 79, is named as the primary guardian of Prince Michael, 12, Paris, 11, and Prince Michael II, 7.
But in the event she is unable to care for them, Michael requested Diana, 65, step in.
The will - drawn up in July 2002 - was filed at the Los Angeles Superior Court yesterday by lawyer John Branca and music executive John McClain, who are named as executors.
'The most important element of Michael's will is his unwavering desire that his mother, Katherine, become the legal guardian for his three children,' reads a statement.
'As we work to carry out Michael's instructions to safeguard both the future of his children as well as the remarkable legacy he left us as an artist, we ask that all matters involving his estate be handled with the dignity and the respect that Michael and his family deserve.'
Michael's ex-wife Debbie Rowe, the mum of his two eldest children, was omitted from the will.
Debbie Rowe and Michael divorced in 1999.In 2005,she attempted to give up her custodial rights to the kids, saying that MJ was the best father ever. The judge in the case originally terminated her rights,but later reversed the decision.Lance Spiegel,Michael's attorney says that under the law,the Department of Children and Family Services must conduct a parental fitness investigation before parental rights are terminated and that didn't happen with Rowe. Therefore,under California law,Debbie would be the person who would presumably get custody.
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