Joe Jackson’s Promise Not to Raise Kids

Here is the legal promise by Michael Jackson's father Joe Jackson that he will not be raising the King of Pop's children.

Mr. Jackson says in the legal papers that he consents to wife Katherine being the guardian of "my grandchildren Michael Joseph Jackson Jr, Paris-Michael Katherine Jackson, and Prince Michael Jackson, II."

But he makes a legal promise that, while he will visit the kids, he will not be the one calling the shots.

"I have had a close family relationship with these grandchildren since their birth," Joe says in the court declaration filed in Los Angeles Superior Court.

"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. I understand that all decision-making authority regarding the children will rest with Katherine Jackson.”

He also went on to praise Katherine’s motherly characteristics.

"Katherine Jackson is a wonderful caretaker and guardian, and has done an excellent job raising our children and other grandchildren."
Hopefully these kids are in good hands and get the chance of a normal, stable life.

—Lee Brown / Splash News