Michael Jackson’s family secured temporary custody of the superstar’s children today.
The children – Prince Michael, 12; Paris Michael, 11; and Prince Michael II, 7 – will now stay with the Jackson family until a further hearing on August 3.
The hearing will take place at the Los Angeles Superior Court where Mrs Jackson filed guardianship papers.
Jackson’s mother is reportedly also taking legal steps to gain control of her son’s estate. The Jacksons’ lawyer said the family had not yet heard from Debbie Rowe, the mother of the two older children. The youngest was born to a surrogate mother.
The singer’s father Joe Jackson added that looking after the children was the family’s “first priority”.
A lawyer for the family, Londell McMillan has said that the family have not seen a copy of the star’s will.
Members of the family are expected to meet activist Reverend Al Sharpton at the family compound in Los Angeles today to finalise plans for a fitting memorial for Jackson.
