They are rarely seen in public, and when they are, it is usually with their faces are usually obscured. It is doubt over who is their biological father is, these are just some of the obstructions facing Michael Jackson’s children.
Michael Joseph Jackson Jr., known as Prince Michael, 12; Paris Michael Katherine Jackson, 11; and Prince Michael II (more commonly known as Blanket), 7, Who will bring them to adulthood?
Michael Jackson has been the only parent these children have known, and now he’s gone, so despite rumours the King of Pop’s mother, Katherine Jackson, will care for the three children, and Jacksons Manager Frank DiLeo’s comments “The kids are very upset, but they are fine,” Michael Jackson’s kids face a very uncertain future.
One likely claimant will be Debbie Rowe, Jackson’s second wife and the biological mother of Prince Michael and Paris but what about Blanket he was born of an unidentified surrogate mother in Europe.
According to Rowe’s former attorney, Iris Finsilver, Rowe is never gave up parental writes so is still the legal parent of Prince Michael and Paris and can gain custody of them if she chooses, says People.
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During a 2005 custody fight with Jackson, Rowe sought to give up her parental rights, and praised Jackson as a good father. Judge Stephen Lachs, who presided over the hearing, at first agreed to terminate Rowe’s rights, but then changed his mind and returned them to her.
Meanwhile the Jackson family attorney Brian Oxman described Rowe as “inconsolable.” telling People that Katherine Jackson “is the logical choice” to be guardian of the children. “She has all the grandkids and nieces around her,” he said. “But it will be up to the courts. I wouldn’t be surprised if there are more proceedings regarding the children.”
Rowe could indeed claim custody in court, though it known if Jackson’s will addresses the custody question, but his wishes would not necessarily prevail in court, say legal analysts.
When dealing with children, the first concern of the court i wWhat’s in the best interest of those children.
Rowe’s contact with the children has been very limited with children looked after by their father, who educated them at home. Jackson took them to museums usually after hours exposed them to books, and limited their exposure to television. But the children did not have contact with other children.
There is no doubt Jackson was a devoted dad even though there wasn’t a regular home as the children travelled the world from the U.S. to India, to Dubai, the one constant in their lives was their father.
Those who have met the children describe them as intelligent and well-behaved who had a strong the bond between father and kids.
Godfather Mark Lester is the children’s religious mentor. Lester told TODAY that he had not yet contacted Jackson’s extended family. He said he was ready to do whatever he is called on to do, but said that he expected that the family will embrace the children.
“I would imagine his mother, sisters, brothers would rally around and care for the children,” Lester said. “The Jackson family is a very large family, and in times of need, families get together and put aside differences.”
The children, Lester added, “are the sweetest, happiest kids that you can imagine. They are not as you would perceive children of a superstar. They’re very bright and very dedicated children. They are three of the most adorable, nice children.”
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