Child Custody Case Settled
October 2nd, 2006The long-winded child custody case between Michael Jackson and his ex-wife Debbie Rowe has finally been settled.
Marta Almli, attorney for Rowe, confirmed that the two parties reached a conclusion concerning the custody and visitation rights of Michael’s two eldest children Prince and Paris, however no details of the settlement have yet been released.
“We’re still dealing with the details but it addresses all of the disputes between the parties,” said Almli. “I can’t say anything about the terms of the settlement but I don’t think it would have happened if both parties didn’t agree it was appealing to both of them.” Almli told the Associated Press that it “is the settlement of all the issues.”
Rowe started the case in 2003 after Michael was charged with alleged child abuse, charges that he was completely exonerated of.
Michael’s attorney in this case, Michael L. Abrams also confirmed the case had been settled to legal newspaper The Daily Journal. “My client is very satisfied with the results. Hopefully they can both get on with their lives now and be through with this litigation.”
Rowe had previously given up her parental rights in 2001, stating in a court document, “Michael has been a wonderful father to the children, and I do not wish to share any parenting responsibilities with Michael because he is doing so well without me.” She went on, “I want to forever give up any and all rights pertaining to the children because I believe that by doing so, it is in the children’s best interest.”
Source: MJNI
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