Michael Jackson's Poor Children

Identifying - A Sore Trooth: Michael's Children.

In the wake Michael Jackson's death, and the two-week long insanity ride that the media outlets took the world on, the best may be yet to come (if you happen to be into insanity rides).

The reports being thrown around are that Jackson left this worldly realm carrying a financial debt load estimated at $400 to $500 million. Further reports being thrown around indicate his asset base may reside in the $800 to $900 million range. Hence, if the assets could be jettisoned, with some degree of intelligent forethought, the estate could report a $400 million (or so) net gain after the debts are settled (minus $100 million +/- for attorneys, etc.).

Enter Debbie Rowe.

My humble opinion would suggest that Rowe has little to no interest in actually obtaining custody (and, therefore the responsibility) of raising the two children that she "gave Michael as a gift." By default, her interest then is in - the money.

So, how much more bizarre can this story become - given the already outlandishly bizarre nature of Jackson and his children's lives.

Food for thought - what if the fight over the children culminated in a DNA test, only to confirm that Jackson did not biologically father the children. And if not, did Jackson then ever officially adopt them? And if not, what's the true legal status of the children? Can you claim common-law children - similar to common-law marriage? What position could (or would) the courts take in terms of the children and Rowe under such circumstance? Could the Jackson family use such DNA results to deny Rowe any money from Jackson's estate (while still fighting for custody on the basis of the emotional stability of the children - after all, the third sibling isn't Rowe's)? File it under things that make you say - hmmmmm.

Here's the cold reality. Jackson's life was as bizarre as it was fascinating. He could arguably be considered the greatest entertainer of all time. Certainly in an elite class with the likes of Elvis - in terms of world renowned fame, popularity, and success. But, the aura surrounding his freakish eccentricity (regardless of what initially triggered it or continually fueled it) will likely be extended for some indefinite period of time - as it's a fairly sure bet we'll see fights internally among Jackson family members, as well as against the Jackson family by external parties - you know.., with $400 million at stake, and all.

I'm not a dentist. I'm just some guy identifying - A Sore Trooth.