Papa Joe Won't Raise Michael's Kids

By PopEater Staff Posted Aug 5th 2009 07:22AM

The controversial patriarch of the Jackson family has agreed to butt out of parenting duties when it comes to his son Michael Jackson's children. In a court declaration obtained by TMZ, Joe Jackson admits he may see the kids occasionally, but makes it clear he won't interfere with wife Katherine Jackson's authority in raising Prince Michael, Paris and Blanket. Read the full statement after the jump.

"I have had a close family relationship with these grandchildren since their birth. I do visit the family residence from time to time and will continue to do so, however I will not be involved in raising the children."

He continues, "I understand that all decision-making authority regarding the children will rest with Katherine Jackson. Katherine Jackson is a wonderful caretaker and guardian, and has done an excellent job raising our children and other grandchildren."

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Comments

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Wednesday 05 August

By Tom McKirdy

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Kate is a shrew and has some serious mental health issues. Jon is a wimp and has not stgill found his voice. They both got two big for the role they have to still fill and that is one of a PARENT.
The photogs are just wasting thier time take shots of them they are so over.Queen Kate will want every thing to be done for her and will not like the results. She should go back to her roots and get a job where she started out, Jon should get his head out of his butt and where ever else he has had it and go get a job being an IT analyst.

By BSHAM

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I am tired of the whole mess. I have never liked Kate, she is a witch to her husband and the children. She needs to get over herself. Everyone, wife, husband, and children all need counseling. They need to cancel that show for the sake of the children and US the viewers!!!

By Aresa

Ummm the article is not about Kate and Jon. Had you actually read the article you would know that. However I will just blame this oversight on your third grade education

By pjkittles

this article is about the Jackson's, not Kate & jon.

By sue

joe jackson is a manipulator he has something up his sleeve lets get into the fact that mj didn't want him around his mom or his children and how he was always tring to get money frm my and he said his gk love him they are afraid and hate his guts so lets get real

By Sonny L.

Ever see an image of the Devil? Check one out. Sure does look like Joe Demonson! I mean Jackson. PEACE

By Buddy

Joe is a liar and is up to something. He has not had contaact with those kids since their birth. Michael made a public announcement many years ago that he did not want to be around him, Joe has not been living with his wife for years, also public knowledge. Joe is out for Joe and that is all. I also think that Granny is way too old to do a really good job with the kids. There needs to be someone a bit younger to supervise those kids in hopes of their growing up reasonable normal human beings. Any monies should also be for the kids and not the so called grownups in that family. MJ did support the bunch, except for Daddy Joe for way too long.

By John

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Why do they keep refering to these children as Michael Jacksons, he is not the father they were created in a test tube and implanted into his house keepers whome, they did not use his sperm or her egg. Michael Jackson used his wealth to buy 3 white child. Jackson was a child molester this is a fact, he was one of the lowest forms of life on this earth, and so is anyone that supports him. Here is a little lesson in 2 evils. Charles Manson was the leader of a drug cult and ordered the killing of a few left wing wierdo hollywood drug addicts, in other words drug addict killing drug addicts. So people we put one in prison for life which was a good thing, the other evil we turn into a hero and immortalize, the question is, is which is worse drug addicts killing drug addicts? Or a self proclaimed king of pop molesting young boys? Think hard America this is a no brainer.

Thursday 06 August

By gavin lover

he was found innocent. before that was he not the king of pop, yes he was. he has so many kicking jams and that's what we are remembering him for. i guess if he was found guilty, then what a shame because of all that musical talent. i hate any kind of child molester so don't get me wrong.

Monday 10 August

By yahoo

those are his kids and if you have a problem email me

Wednesday 14 October

By chiny1978

YOU HAVE SOME NERVE!!!!!!!!!!. Who in God's name do you think you are to be talking about a deceased person that way!!!!!!!!. Regardless of your thoughts and opinions, MJ was a great man who loved the world and his and all children!!!. He was awarded the biggest humanitarian of all time, what have you done to contribute to all those poor children and their families in need?!. MJ was an ANGEL that never had a childhood and tried to cope with that. I know GOD has him in heaven right now! Before you critize another person, look at your DAMN self first. because for what I read in your comment, you can't even spell right!. So keep on hating, HATER!!!!!!!!!!!

Sunday 23 May

By Tell It Like It Is

whome? WOMB you dolt! LMFAO. Kids belong to INNOCENT, ADORED BY THE WORLD, KING OF POP!!!!. No one but you cares what you think. Loser. Never too late. So there.

By billbillmanner

I found a great site --** WealthyRomances.com **--- It 's where you have the opportunity dreaming about dating a millionaire and make it true!

By katie

Joe Jackson had the nerve to tell his son Michael he was ugly? Good Lord Joe People in glass houses...you look like a horses ass.

Friday 07 August

By Ed

May His soul rest in peace, for God will be the only one to judge.

Saturday 08 August

By Lo

Joe Jackson may be a hard man; even harsh in rearing his children. However, there would never have been a "Jackson 5" or even a "Michael Jackson" had it not been for this man's dedication, discipline and determination. He did his kids an injustice by not allowing them to have at least half of their childhood. He indeed used them because he didnt want to work a regular job. Its really complicated. You have to also blame Katherine. She sat by and allowed whatever happen, happen. She was not innocent. She was an adult and had responsibility to protect her children from an abuser if this is indeed what the man was.Michael Jackson's legacy will make all of the now broke and infamous adult Jacksons wealthy again. His children are assets that will forge great wealth for Katherine and when she is gone, her children. They will likley pass the kids around to the rest of the dysfunctional bunch. Oh well,,,,,,,,,IT IS WHAT IT IS.

Sunday 09 August

By Potra

Thank God Joe won't get the kids.

By SETURP

Any dad who would PIMP his new record label at his dead sons first interview is a real piece of work!!!!. He stood there in front of Michaels home a day or two later and introduced his new recording studio name and the person who was going to be the next Michael Jackson!!!!!.

SAD SAD SAD !!.....JOE JACKSON'S money machine is now gone!!! This proves he would try to sell ice to the devil!!!

this article is about joe jackson not kate and john and joe is wrong those are his grandchildren he needs to step up to his plate and take care of those kids

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