Who will have custody of the twin daughters of Lisa Marie Presley, who died of cardiac arrest on Thursday? They could find themselves in the middle of a legal battle between their father and other family members, TMZ reported.
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“It’s going to be a cold day in hell before he gives up custody of these kids,” a source close to Michael Lockwood, Finley and Harper’s father, told TMZ.
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***FILE PHOTOS*** Lisa Marie Presley, Singer and Only Child of Rock Legend Elvis, Dies of Heart Attack Aged 54 *** Michael Lockwood and Lisa Marie Presley 2012 Billboard Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena – Arrivals Las Vegas, Nevada – 05.20.12 Featuring: Michael Lockwood and Lisa Marie Presley Where: United States When: 20 May 2012 Credit: WENN
At the time of her death, Lisa Marie Presley had 60% custody of the two 14-year-olds, leaving Lockwood 40% of her. Under California law, he should be given custody of his children unless a judge decides he is not a good parent.
However, Danny Keough, Presley’s first husband and father of two first children, lived with her and the twins. He considers himself the stepfather of Finley and Harper.
Then Keough and Lockwood don’t have a good relationship. The way the divorce between Lisa Marie Presley and Michael Lockwood played out would be the source of the tension. In addition, there were also allegations of drug use and child abuse in this process.
Priscilla, Lisa Marie’s mother, and Riley Keough, the teens’ half-sister, could also be part of custody.
The judge could also ask the two teenagers if they have a preference based on their age.