MJ's mother to share custody of pop king's kids

July 28, 2012 02:04

Michael Jackson's mother will share guardianship of the pop superstar's three children in a deal that will relieve her of some of the day-to-day stresses of managing a famous family, her attorney said.

The agreement came after days of turmoil in the Jackson family, including questions about Katherine Jackson's health and whereabouts.

The decision was made after a meeting between Katherine Jackson and lawyer Perry Sanders Jr yesterday. He said Michael Jackson's eldest son has told attorneys he approves of the arrangement.

The proposal could be presented to a judge next week. If approved, it would make Tito Joe "TJ" Jackson, the son of Michael Jackson's brother Tito, a co-guardian of the children Prince, Paris and Blanket who range in age from 10 to 15.

"Mrs. Jackson is extremely pleased with the prospect of enjoying the pleasure of raising Michael's children without the day-to-day tedium of items such as managing the large staff that goes with such a high-profile family and focus her attention on being a grandmother and raising Michael's children," Sanders wrote in a statement.

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