Katherine Jackson

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.

Late pop legend Michael Jackson requested in his will that his mother Katherine be made guardian of his three children – and nominated fellow music icon, Diana Ross, as his second choice to take care of them.

The Thriller icon wanted diva Diana to look after Prince, 12, Paris, 11, and Blanket, seven, if Katherine died before him or could not serve as their guardian.

Katherine Jackson, 79, was granted temporary custody of her son's children (12-year-old Michael Joseph Jackson Jr, 11-year-old Paris-Michael Katherine Jackson and 7-year-old Prince Michael Jackson II) today.

The children will remain in their grandmother’s custody until July 6th when a hearing will decide whether or not to grant her permanent custody.

The judge has not ruled on a separate request to give Katherine control over MJ’s estate.