Michael Jackson's mom gets permanent custody of his kids

03 August 2009 @ 05:15 pm EDT

Michael Jackson's mother was granted permanent custody of her late son's children during a hearing Monday after an unexpected objection from the King of Pop's former dermatologist.

Michael Jackson's daughter Paris Jackson (L) and two sons Prince Michael Jackson II (also known as Blanket) and Prince Michael Jackson I (R) wave at the end of a memorial service for their father music legend Michael Jackson at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, July 7, 2009. Michael Jackson's family and close friends held a private service at a Los Angeles cemetery on Tuesday as fans crowded into the city's downtown area for a star-p...

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Under the ruling, Katherine Jackson, 79, will now be responsible for 12-year-old Prince Michael, 11-year-old Paris Michael and Prince Michael II, 7.

During the court session, Katherine Jackson was also granted her request for a monthly allowance from the singer's estate to help provide for his kids.

The amount of the payments was not specified, but Beckloff ruled Katherine was eligible to claim 84 percent of the money requested dating back to 25 June this year- when Michael Jackson died.

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff gave his rulings despite an objection made by Michael Jackson's long-time dermatologist, Arnold Klein.

Although Klein's objections were not specific, his attorney said that he was concerned about the children's education and day-today parenting issues, reports the Associated Press.

Michael Jackson said in his will which was drafted in 2002 that he wanted his mom, Katherine, to be his children's guardian if anything had to happen to him.

Michael Jackson's mom gets permanent custody of his kids

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