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Jackson's Mother Takes Custody of Children

Just days before a scheduled court hearing, Michael Jackson’s mother Katherine and Debbie Rowe reached an agreement on the custody of the children. It was decided that Katherine would receive custody while Debbie would be allowed visitation of the Prince Michael, 12, and Paris, 11. The biological mother of Prince Michael II, 7, has never been made public.

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Sharon Stone Loses Custody of Oldest Son

E! News reports that Sharon Stone has lost a custody battle over her 8-year old son, Roan. A judge ruled that Stone’s ex-husbandPhil Bronstein “shall have permanent sole physical custody” because the newspaper publisher can “provide a more structured continuity, stable, secure and consistent home.”

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Child Custody Rights

Child custody rights vary based on state regulations and the family’s particular situation. Most courts determine child custody rights by taking several factors into consideration, including the child’s age, the child’s mental health, the child’s physical state, the parents’ mental and physical health, social factors, emotional bonds among various members of the family, the child’s location, the impact of custody changes on the child and–in cases where the child is around age 12–the child’s preference.