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8/4/2009 6:54 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF
Joe Jackson -- I Won't Be There ... Much

We just got a declaration from Joe Jackson, filed with the court, and Joe makes it clear -- he supported Michael Jackson's decision to make his wife Katherine the guardian of Michael's 3 kids .. and Joe makes it clear he will keep his distance.

Joe says in the declaration: "I have had a close family relationship with these grandchildren since their birth. I do visit the family residence from time to time and will continue to do so, however I will not be involved in raising the children."

Joe continues, "I understand that all decision-making authority regarding the children will rest with Katherine Jackson. Katherine Jackson is a wonderful caretaker and guardian, and has done an excellent job raising our children and other grandchildren."


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Realist:  923 days ago

Hes done alright

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Realist:  923 days ago

Where's all the "firsts"..

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balls:  923 days ago

balls

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Paparazzo@frog.cc:  923 days ago

Joe agrees that he has a personality of a pimp who used and abused MJ for $$$. He also agrees that he deserves to die rather than get the money. For once in his crappy life, he got it right.

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Diane:  923 days ago

I don't believe any thing that bastard says.

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Wanda W.:  923 days ago

It really doesnt matter anyway, both Katherine and Joe are old and wont live much longer anyway. Then, the next generation will raise those young ones. They will have a better chance at a normal life if thats what happens anyway. Sorry people, but thats just the cold hard facts .

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Margaret:  923 days ago

Joe Jackson is an evil man and should have nothing to do with the upbringing of Michael's children if it had not been for his horrible comments to Michael when he was a kid maybe just maybe he would not have done everything that he did to his face. We don't want history repeating itself with Michael's beloved children. Leave these kids alone Joe!!!!

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Christopher:  923 days ago

So he doesn't live with Katherine? Are they divorced?

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John:  923 days ago

Maybe good ole Joe is finally remembering everything he did to MJ, Maybe he knows now he will rot in hell...

Just give up ole man... just tell yourself its time to stop breathing.....

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will:  923 days ago

Do you think Dr Conrad Murray is a Scapegoat in this whole MJ case

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I love you more michael:  923 days ago

poor joe.

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Realist:  923 days ago

done like dinner...

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Carolyn:  923 days ago

This may in fact be the smartest thing this guy's ever said. I have no question.

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Paparazzo@frog.cc:  923 days ago

Joe knows he can't control himself. If he were to control MJ kids, he knows he will beat them with his belt to force them to make $$$ more him.

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pam:  923 days ago

Nope. Joe is a pimp. I don't believe one word.

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