Debbie Rowe Wants Custody Of Michael Jackson’s Children

July 2nd, 2009 by Castina

Debbie Rowe will fight for custody of her two children with Michael Jackson, according to KNBC Los Angeles reporter Chuck Henry, who spoke to the pop star’s former wife in a 90 minute phone interview on Thursday morning.

Rowe confirmed that she plans to pursue custody of Prince Michael I, 12, and Paris Jackson, 11. Rowe said the reason she planned to step forward now is because the pop star didn’t “keep his end of the bargain,” referring to the singer dying.

“When he died, that’s when she decided to do something. She told me, ‘They are my flesh and blood. I’m going after my children,” the reporter says.

Just when you thought Joe Jackson was the most selfish and delusional looney in this crazy cast of characters. Is this really fair to Prince and Paris? These kids don’t even know Debbie Rowe. Do they really need more upheaval during such a turbulent time in their lives? And what about Blanket? What’s going to happen to him? Think of what’s best for the kids, woman!
“She told me, ‘Yes I am stepping up… I have to.’ She will try for custody of her children,” Henry said. “And she was still very much grieving this morning and has been, she says, for the last week over the death of Michael Jackson.”

Debbie, who the State of California recognizes as the legal parent of the kids — also denies recent reports claiming she is not their biological mother, even offering to undergo DNA testing to prove that Prince and Paris are hers.

The former nurse told the reporter that she plans to take action to keep Joe Jackson away from his grandchildren.

“She also said she would seek some kind of restraining order if that was necessary to keep Joe Jackson, Michael Jackson’s father, away from the children,” Henry recounted.

Rowe also told the reporter that she would be willing to take care of Jackson’s youngest child, Blanket, age 7, so as not to separate Prince and Paris from their little brother.

“She was very much concerned about [not splitting up the kids],” Henry added. “I pointedly asked her about that and she said she would take the child we know as Blanket, Prince Michael II, but she didn’t have any illusions that the court would award her the third child. But she said she would.”

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On July 2nd 2009, Marie wrote:

of course she wants cu$tody!! They don’t even know her! but if takes that to put that kids away from Joe jackson then MAYBE is better… Still think Janet is the one who should take care of the kids!
On July 6th 2009, Zinne-zi wrote:

To hell with Debbie Rowe! Janet should take care of the kids.
On July 7th 2009, debbie who ?? wrote:

That bitch wants MONEY and she trying to act important and please dont say it’s cause she don’t want them near Joe woman please he got other family to care for them take your dike ass to sleep
On July 8th 2009, Patty Willy wrote:

Wha, you don’t want the kids to call u mom? then what should they call you?…..DAD lol
On July 8th 2009, Candi wrote:

Has anyone thought to ask the kids what they want and who they would rather be with???
In my opinion, any woman who sells her children also sell her rights as a mother. If she loves them soo much why has the Jackson family been the only ones to console the children???
On July 9th 2009, tyna wrote:

Debbie,
Micheal jackson will torment you for life should you take those children. He doesnt even know you that much. Sorry.
On July 10th 2009, pamela wrote:

I have to say they are better off with debbie, then the Jackson nuts, the mother was just as bad as the father, because she stood by and let the abuse happen, and she would do it again with Michael’s kids, they destroyed all their children’s lives, by abuse of many kinds, Michael’s the most ,do you think he is not turning over in his grave, thinking his dad will be around his precious children???????? he just wants access to the money, and knowing mom will have the kids, will bring him write back into the house again, yes maybe debbie also wants money, but at least she is not a child abuser, and maybe she always wanted a relationship with her kids, but because Michael would not allow this, and he paid her off, she lied and said she did not care about them, money will make you do allot of things you may not really want to do. and from the pictures i saw with her, michael, and the two kids, it sure did not look like she did not care.
On July 10th 2009, nicki wrote:

This is so crazy right now . Those sweet kids’ father just died, and now they might have to go live with some person they barely know, who is supposed to be their mother…I think the kids should choose…

P.S- I don’t exactly have the best feeling about debbie rowe being their mom … I feel like she’s only getting them for the money. But what do I know ? It’s not like I’m related to them or anything… so yeah.
On July 10th 2009, Jillian wrote:

I think any of the other Jackson family members should take care of the three kids, not the grandparents. I believe Debbie Rowe is just in it for the money. Any of Micheal’s brothers and sisters already have money and could take care of the three kids and please do not separate them. They all need each other at this time. Shame on you Joe and Katherine Jackson for what you did to Michael!!!!
On July 12th 2009, clarrie wrote:

I think Michael’s kids are better off without their mother (Debbie). Watching the memorial last tuesday was certainly full of emotion and you truly see the Jackson family grieving. Why should Debbie be awarded custody when she barely knows her kids?? Sure, she gave birth to them but she never really got to know them. Janet should take care of Michael’s kids.