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Debbie Rowe denies £2.5m custody pay-off claim

Michael Jackson’s ex-wife hasn't given up parental rights

Debbie Rowe and Michael Jackson divorced in 1999 after three years of marriage

Debbie Rowe has rubbished reports she’s been paid £2.5million to allow Michael Jackson's mum to have custody of their kids.

The New York Post alleges the former nurse, 50, agreed a deal with the star’s family to give up her rights to Prince Michael, 12, and Paris, 11.

But her legal team has issued a statement demanding the paper print an immediate retraction.

‘There has been no agreement reached between Ms Rowe and the Jacksons,’ it reads.

‘Ms Rowe has not and will not give up her parental rights. No determination has been reached concerning custody or visitation.

'And Ms Rowe has not accepted and will not accept any additional financial consideration beyond the spousal support she and Michael personally agreed to several years ago.’

Michael’s mum Katherine, 79, is currently caring for Debbie's kids and his youngest child Prince Michael II, 7.

A hearing about guardianship will take place at Los Angeles Superior Court on 20 July. 

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