John
08-05-2009, 09:53 AM
The Jackson family patriarch, who lives in Las Vegas, wrote in a statement filed in court that he only occasionally visited the family home in the San Fernando Valley, north of central Los Angeles.
Michael Jackson, 50, died on June 25.
"I have had a close family relationship with these grandchildren since their birth," Mr Jackson wrote in the declaration dated July 13.
"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."
His two-page declaration expresses support for his estranged wife Katherine, who on Monday was granted permanent custody of singer Michael's three children.
Joe Jackson wrote that his wife was "a wonderful caretaker and guardian".
A judge had awarded Katherine Jackson a monthly allowance to help with the upkeep of the family's home, where her three grandchildren are staying.
Court records released include forms signed by Jackson's two oldest children, Prince Michael, 12, and Paris-Michael, 11, consenting to their grandmother serving as their guardian. The documents do not include any statements by the children.
Michael Jackson named his mother as the person he wanted to raise his children if he died, according to a 2002 will.
Michael Jackson, 50, died on June 25.
"I have had a close family relationship with these grandchildren since their birth," Mr Jackson wrote in the declaration dated July 13.
"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."
His two-page declaration expresses support for his estranged wife Katherine, who on Monday was granted permanent custody of singer Michael's three children.
Joe Jackson wrote that his wife was "a wonderful caretaker and guardian".
A judge had awarded Katherine Jackson a monthly allowance to help with the upkeep of the family's home, where her three grandchildren are staying.
Court records released include forms signed by Jackson's two oldest children, Prince Michael, 12, and Paris-Michael, 11, consenting to their grandmother serving as their guardian. The documents do not include any statements by the children.
Michael Jackson named his mother as the person he wanted to raise his children if he died, according to a 2002 will.