London: In a new development to the custody battle of Michael Jackson's three children, his dermatologist has claimed that he is the biological father of the pop star's two elder children.
Dr Arnold Klein, Jackson's dermatologist for last 25 years, is reportedly planning to apply for the guardianship of Prince Michael, 12 and Paris, 11 and consulting his lawyers about his options.
"Arnie is planning to fight for custody of Prince Michael and Paris. He says he can prove he is their father with Debbie," a close friend of the doctor told Sunday Mirror.
Klein was Debbie Rowe's boss when she married Jackson in 1996 and he has never rejected the claims about being the secret sperm donor for Prince and Paris, who many point out have a close physical resemblance to the doctor.
Jackson's mother Katherine, 79, was awarded temporary custody of Prince Michael, Paris and the singer's youngest child, son Blanket, after his death.
She is applying for the permanent custody of the three children, but her lawyers are now in talks with Rowe, who wants some access to Prince Michael and Paris. A custody hearing has been postponed till August 3.
Jackson left his estimated $500 million fortune to his three children and his 2002 will, which names Katherine and soul diva Diana Ross as children's guardian, provides for a substantial amount to the caretaker.