genericjon
What will happen now for Michael Jackson's children?
The mother of Michael Jackson will retain custody of his children, and the biological mother of the two elder children will visit and maintain her legal parental rights under an agreement reached by both sides, The Times has learned.
Katherine Jackson, 79, the late pop icon’s mother, and Debbie Rowe, 50, who bore Jackson’s two older children, also agreed to mutually hire a child psychologist to advise them on how, when and where Rowe’s visits should take place, a knowledgeable source said.
Background:
Settlement details:As reported by a major mainstream news source.
This should be settled on who gets permanent legal custody, not just temporary care and is *NOT* tied to a particular suspend date.
| Custody is given to Debbie Rowe / other mother |
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| Custody is given to Mark Lester, the godfather |
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| They are put in the care of Katherine Jackson |
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| They are adopted by a different friend or relative |
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| Other outcome |
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- Predictions: 159 |
Comments: 17
Suspend date: Mon 31st Aug 4pm PST
Settlement date: Sun 2nd Aug 2:53am PST
Initial likelihoods: Custody is given to Debbie Rowe / other mother: 20%, Custody is given to Mark Lester, the godfather: 25%, They are put in the care of Katherine Jackson: 45%, They are adopted by a different friend or relative: 5%, Other outcome: 5%
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: CNN reported 4 hours ago that the issue has been settled. jenniandboys: The mother of Michael Jackson will retain custody of his children, and the biological mother of the two elder children will visit and maintain her legal parental rights under an agreement reached by both sides, The Times has learned.
Katherine Jackson, 79, the late pop icon’s mother, and Debbie Rowe, 50, who bore Jackson’s two older children, also agreed to mutually hire a child psychologist to advise them on how, when and where Rowe’s visits should take place, a knowledgeable source said.
Suspend date: Mon 31st Aug 4pm PST
Settlement date: Sun 2nd Aug 2:53am PST details 
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predicted Custody is given to Debbie Rowe / other mother (H$100 at 2%)
predicted They are put in the care of Katherine Jackson (H$10,000 at 78%)
predicted They are put in the care of Katherine Jackson (H$20 at 53%)Comments (17)
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