Katherine Jackson Seeks Guardianship of Grandkids

Katherine Jackson Seeks Guardianship of Grandkids
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"The Insider" confirms that Katherine Jackson has filed papers for guardianship of the her son Michael Jackson's children.

The mother of the late pop icon filed papers on Monday morning. Her request was approved for her to look after her grandchildren temporarily but she was not granted guardianship over thier estate, the Associated Press reports.

The papers were filed in Los Angeles Supreme Court and a hearing has been set for August 3.

According to the filings, Katherine is petitioning to take over the kid's estate. The children are currently living at the Jackson's compound.

Jackson is survived by his three children: Prince Michael Jackson I, 12, Paris Michael Katherine Jackson, 11, and Prince "Blanket" Michael Jackson II, 7.

Published 6/29/09 by the Insider

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  • I think this is the best thing for the kids they need to be with family some one who loves them. God bless his kids they must really miss there dad who loved them very much.
    Anonymous 8/1/09 Reply
  • Janet Jackson.. should get custey.of all 3 kids..in all the pitures you see the love she has for them ,,,, best wishes to Micheal Jackson.. family....
    Anonymous 7/23/09 Reply
  • I wish the Jackson family all the best, and that Katherine Jackson and the family keep the childrem
    Anonymous 7/16/09 Reply
  • I fell so bad for Michael Jackson's kids. They should not let Joe Jackson have those kids. He will do the same thing to them as he did with MJ. I think she should take care of them. But her age???
    Anonymous 7/14/09 Reply
  • i feel horrible about this whole mess! but theres 1 thing you all should like know,if you go on youtube all the girls aged 10-13 are terroriosing prince michael the 1st, i tried explaining that let the poor kid be a kid but the bitches wont...
    Anonymous 7/12/09 Reply
  • Why shouldn't she apply, after all she is the grandmother, she has all the children around her to help out with the children, I really can't see any of MJ siblings not being supportive with his children while his mother is raising them. THIS IS THE...
    Baja 7/10/09 Reply
  • Katherine Jackson has raised a lot of children and done well. Please let her have the children. I have lost my daughter and she didn't haven any children. She was 18 1/2. Man, what a tragety. My heart is so broken. Life just can't be the same. It...
    Anonymous 7/10/09 Reply
  • I didn't know Micheal personaly but I grew up with his music. My son is a huge fan like myself. We are so sorry about your loss, GOD will be with you through all of your mourning. You had a great son, he will not be forgotten.
    Anonymous 7/9/09 Reply
  • Katherine Jackson,

    Please forgive that I have no other way to contact you. I just want you to know that the aligations that your son was addicted to prescription medications, you may need my medical records to prove that the medications altered...
    Anonymous 7/9/09 Reply
  • i think they shoul leave neverland as it is and turn it into a meuseum of michael jackson his life his music and the legend he was
    Anonymous 7/8/09 Reply
  • Katherine, you and your family are in my prayers. I pray that those beautiful children continue to be with you and your family just like Michael wanted.
    Anonymous 7/8/09 Reply
  • michael jackson may u rest in peace. i was one ur ur biggest fan and so was my dada! YOU WERE HIS IDOL!!! I wish ur family all da best.

    with lots of love ,

    Chantale Roch
    Anonymous 7/8/09 Reply
  • Best interest of the children: stay together. Best interest of the children: stay with Grandma. My heart goes out to the entire Jackson family. May you find peace.
    Anonymous 7/8/09 Reply
  • After yesterdays moment of the bio mom exploding I think any judge would be insane to let her have the children all it showed me was she has a bad temper problem
    Anonymous 7/7/09 Reply
  • Ich verneige mich vor den grössten Künstler den es je gab, seine Musik hörte ich schon als kleiner Junge und liebte sie.
    Wer die Worte hörte die seine Tochter nach der Trauerfeier zu sagen versuchte musste auch schon mal so einen Verlust eines...
    mark222 7/7/09 Reply
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