They are separated, but it is extremely unlikely that they will ever divorce.
They are not divorced
Michael Jackson is the son of Joseph and Katherine Jackson.
She attempted to divorce him twice but both times she was talked out of it by people at her church, they are now separated.
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Joseph Jackson and Katherine Jackson, Katherine doesn't work and Joe has a record label.
Michael Jackson's parents are Katherine Jackson and Joseph Jackson.
They are legally married but live separately; Katherine in Encino, Joe in Las Vegas.
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Joe Jackson is 80 Katherine Jackson is 78
Michael Joe Jackson's children are going to his mother, Katherine Jackson, aged 79. If Katherine becomes unable to care for the children, they will go to Diana Ross. Not to be confused with the woman he married, Debbie Rowe, who is not getting the children according to Michael's will.