Who should get custody of Michael Jackson's three children?

Yeah, Or, maybe Brad and Angie...

I say that whoever Michael Jackson wanted to be the guardians in the event of his passing.

I sure hope he had a will. Most parents do have wills for this reason - who will be the guardian in the event they die.

I definitely think that it should be based on what MJ wanted...im sure he had his kids best interest at hand....and Im sure being in JOE jacksons hands was never an option. Katherine Jackson should have custody, a sibling, or either the nanny if that is what MJ wanted. Debbie Rowe is a band wagoner....she just wants the kids cause she knows they have a inheritance from the "King of POP".....I swear in a few months or weeks its going to get ugly cause everyone is going to think MJ owed them something so they are going to try and dig in his pockets...or now his kids pockets for the money. People are so greedy!!!!!

Anyone but the Michael Jackson parents. Grandma may be as wonderful as any grandmother but she was never able to control the abuse in that family so there is no evidence that she would protect these children now. Hopefully there is at least one good family in the Jackson families that will care for these children. Anyone but grandma and grandpa.

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The Katherine and Joe Jackson have been separated the problem was JOE....Michaels last will states he wanted his mother to have the kids or Diana Ross. Sorry but Debbie is out of the loop....and she should be....I cant stand money hungry people that is whats so corrupt about this world now.

Yup! that's so true. even though the Jackson Family are a huge success...to think that those childern could possibly be placed in the same position that their father was in when he was young...for me would horrible. they have been with the Jackson Family all of their lives. leave them with the only FAMILY they know. "The King of Pop" is their father and he's been taken from them. Don't take the family they've grown up with all their lives.

I fear that because she never stopped the abuse for her own children, she is unequipped to protect these children. I hate to see them with either of these grandparents just because of the abuses they have discussed openly.

Rowe IS NOT the biological mother, which is being reported now on news outlets. Neither her or Michael contributed sperm or egg to the creation of these beautiful children. I think the older brother who lives in South Carolina or North Caroline, not sure which, but on the SE Coast should be granted custody of all three children - he appears to have a "normal" family and home life.

Joe and Katherine are no longer married nor living together.

AMEN!!!! My husband and I were just discussing the stories that were revealed years ago about the manner in which "Jackson Five" was treated by the parents, especially money driven Joe.

However, Debbie gave up all parental rights to her children. Given the fact that my biological "mom" left me at the hospital...I met her @13 yrs. of age...I don't think Debbie is a very good role model.Let's face it, those children are in for a life of hell!

MANY prayers are needed for them.

Hi GWINTER, I think that the children are young enough that if they are injected with normalcy from now on they may have a chance. Who is to say what normal is. Most celebrities have Nannies and staff that raise their children. Joe at this point is too old to pull the stunts that he did back in the day and remember that these kids have aunts and uncles that have managed to live relatively normal lives and raise fairly normal kids. Katherine is going to get custody and Michael's older siblings will end up raising those kids. It may not be normal to you or I but it will probably be more in line with the lifestyle that they are used to. Lets try and stay positive.

From what I've read of MJ's children, they have been quite isolated from what would be a part of most children's lives. They've never been to school, they were homeschooled. They've never really been around other children in a normal setting. When taking them to places, such as museums, they always went after they were closed.

This isn't to say that the kids aren't well educated. I've read they know at least 4 languages and Michael always ephasized reading and the arts. The kids are, by all accounts, well behaved and quite charming.

Whatever happens, they are in for some real culture shock. Their life as they know it is gone forever.

Yours is the first sensible response I've seen on this thread. That being said; what is "normal" and just what does that imply? Michael was eccentric, but he wasn't crazy or stupid. Many of his peers assail him as being a very astute businessman and excellent father, so what does "normal" mean as concerns The Family Jackson? Some women think that getting beat by their male friend, husband, etc. means that he loves her!! Some men think that when a woman says no! she really means yes. These people think everyone is the same as them and that they are normal??? Debbie Rowe made a deal, gave up all parental rights to her two children with Michael, took the money, and faded to wherever. I don't think her case is as strong as some experts would have us believe. I think you are point on Misssteward; the older siblings will raise these children just as so many of our own families do under these same circumstances.

Two thoughts, one optimistic, the other not. What if D. Rowe realized she made a mistake. This may be a second chance to right a wrong. She could ask for them back. I think if a mom truly wanted her children back and could provide for them, then she should be given an opportunity. However she may be used to being carefree and with money.

I think wanting her grandchildren is admirable, but Mrs. Jackson is up in age. What happens to the children should something happen to her? What would that do to them emotionally?

If Michael is as smart as some say, he made accommodations for his children. We should wait and see. In the meantime, let grandma take care of them.

Keep Joe Jackson away from them. Michael would be horrified at the thought of him having any influence in their lives!!!  The man is a monster!

I don't think Ms. Rowe was given 'free choice" in her decision to give up parental rights. I think the entire Jackson family is disfunctional. The children should not be separated and should be cared for by people who will love and nurture them - people with no dollar signs in the eyes.

Could not agree with you more!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I thought I was the only one feeling the way I did about Joe Jackson's interview. I could not beleive he was trying to promote a record company during this time of greif. I just pray for these children. Whether or not Michael Jackson is or isn't the father of these children they need a loving, caring and stable life with whom ever they will be with.

I will admit Rick, I was surprised to see Joe Jackson and The Rev. Al out and around so soon after his death... They appear to be handling all this really well for the shock that it was. Makes one wonder if they knew about his failing heath.

Misssteward you were doing ok for a while there, don't fall off into the stupid place. Everyone who cared to know knew about his failing health! Not everyone dislikes or disapproves of the Rev. Al Sharpton. He isn't what's wrong with the US, or the Africam American community. People do call to ask him and Jesse Jackson to come when they feel the need to have them present. I will not comment on Joe Jackson; there is no need to do so.

How do you know they did not intervene as best they could, advise-wise. But, just as you would not let outsiders (family or no) tell you how to raise yoru kids, I'm sure no one else had much say over Michael's parenting. And it should BE that way, as long as he was not harming them.

And you now this how?

And, Joe is not with Katherine.

Obviously many individuals do not remain aware of things....like Katherine's & Joe's divorce! I wish I could find a way to get those kids. Toatally normal at my house. Florida, water front, my two boys fish, boat, swim and play outdoors almost everyday!Although they do attend a private school, it is faith based and at 7 & 4, they are very much aware of God and his blessings. Those three children will probably never be aware of any type of religion until they are "of age" and then it will probably be too late!

God be with them and whomever obtains custody.