Was your Daddy a druggie? | Social services quiz Jackson kids | The Sun |News
Michael Jackson with kids ... social workers fear for their future
MICHAEL Jackson's three kids faced harrowing questions from social services about life with their drug-addled dad within hours of his death, The Sun can reveal.
Probe ... kids were asked about dad Jacko
The Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services launched the probe as they discovered the chilling extent of the singer's addiction to prescription drugs.
Last night it was predicted to have a huge impact on the custody battle between Jackson's mother Katherine and his ex-wife Debbie Rowe - the mum of his two eldest - which kicks off today.
Custody ... Debbie Rowe
The insider on the case told The Sun: "The investigation was initially launched because drugs are so heavily involved.
"But in this particular case there are also red flags from all the family history and from Michael's prior involvement in molestation cases."
The probe was sparked by a tip-off from a doctor at the hospital where Jacko was taken.
The insider added: "The DCFS has 27 days to investigate the case and close it.
"They will check everyone involved in the children's lives for a criminal background.
"If they are satisfied the kids have been raised in a decent environment, then no further action will be taken.
"But if they are not satisfied, that's when they take it to court."
Gran ... Katherine
splash
Katherine was granted guardianship of her grandchildren after Jacko's death.
But Debbie, 50, wants custody of Prince Michael and Paris - despite controversially giving up any claims to them in return for a �5.2million payoff from Jacko.
Lawyers have told her she has an excellent chance.
LA attorney and family law expert Michael Dave said: "The DCFS investigate areas such as neglect and abuse.
"They are likely to give Katherine an evaluation, carried out by a neutral expert, to determine how suitable the potential guardian is to take custody of the children full-time."
