Family, Fame, And A Father’s Quest For Fortune: Behind The Curtain Of The Jackson 5

Problems At Home Bring About A Move For Joe

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In 1973, Katherine Jackson learned that Joe had been engaged in a long-term extramarital affair. She began divorce proceedings but changed her mind. She filed for divorce again in 1982, citing the alleged affair, but once again rescinded the motion.

At that time, Joe moved to Las Vegas while Katherine remained in Encino to raise the children. The two deny that they were ever estranged, and they remained legally married until Joe’s death in 2018.