Jackson's mother granted custody

04 August 2009

Michael Jackson's mother Katherine will become the permanent guardian of her son's three children, a Los Angeles judge has ruled.
The 79-year-old has been caring for Prince Michael, 12, Paris, 11, and seven-year-old Prince Michael II since the singer's death on 25 June.
The ruling follows an agreement with Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe, mother of the two eldest children.
The pop star nominated his mother to raise his children in a 2002 will.
In a surprise move, a lawyer for Jackson's dermatologist, Arnold Klein, tried to enter objections to the parenting of Jackson's children at the hearing.

Lawyer Mark Vincent Kaplan said Dr Klein wanted to "have a voice" in issues concerning the children's "education, healthcare and welfare".
But Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff quickly dismissed the claim, saying Dr Klein did not have any legal standing.
He added that the dermatologist would have to file a formal request if he wanted to challenge the agreement.
Custody rights
Jackson said in a 2002 will he wanted his mother to raise his children
Dr Klein's objection is likely to stir up fresh speculation following tabloid claims that he is the biological father of Jackson's two children with Rowe.
His lawyer told the judge that biology was not the reason for his client's concern. "Legally, he is not a presumed parent," Kaplan said. source: bbc.com

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