TJ Jackson named co-guardian in Jackson child custody dispute
Although the King of Pop left this world three years ago, his legacy remains in dispute. Today, the resolution of a range of family law issues appears to have been achieved with the appointment of TJ Jackson as co-guardian of Michael Jackson\’s children.
The ongoing Jackson family saga is a sober reminder to Colorado parents of the importance of appointing a reliable guardian to take custody of the children in the event that the parents are unable to care for the kids themselves.
The Jackson heirs were originally placed in the care of their grandmother. However, she became embroiled in a scandal of her own when she began behaving strangely and disappeared for several days, leaving many to question her mental stability.
Afterwards, squabbling broke out among Michael\’s siblings over who would become the new guardian of the children. Eventually, TJ, who is Michael\’s nephew and son of Tito, was made temporary guardian for a short while before a judge named him co-guardian. He and Michael\’s mother, Katherine, will now share guardianship.
TJ Jackson is married and has three kids of his own. He also experienced the loss of a parent when his mother drowned in 1994, and the strong bond he developed with the Jackson children factored into the judge\’s decision.
The case brings up some important legal issues that parents in Colorado will want to consider. Whether it\’s fighting for custody, arranging an adoption, establishing grandparents\’ rights or devising a visitation schedule, a family law attorney can provide legal counsel and guide litigants on the path to the best outcome.
This is true even if both parents are alive and have decided to dissolve the marriage. Emotions inevitably run high during a divorce, and sometimes parents behave counter to a child\’s best interests. An attorney can keep everyone on track while still ensuring that the custodial parent receives adequate child support.
Source: 9News.com, “TJ Jackson emerges as Katherine\’s co-guardian,” Aug. 3, 2012′
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