Lisa Marie Presley Barred From Taking Her Kids To Elvis’ 85th Birthday Party

While Lisa Marie Presley is gearing up to celebrate her dad Elvis’ 85th birthday at Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee, two people won’t be on hand for the celebrations: her 11-year-old twin daughters, Harper and Finley. It’s the latest news in her long-ranging custody battle with ex-husband Michael Lockwood.

According to The Blast, Lisa, 51, filed emergency documents in their custody battle so the girls could travel to Memphis for the birthday celebration, which will take place from January 8 to January 11. Her attorneys appeared in court on January 7 to argue that the girls should be allowed to attend. But Michael, 58, wouldn’t budge.

Because of a standing order in their custody case, the kids can’t travel out of California without consent from the other parent or approval from the court.

The judge decided this didn’t actually rise to the level of a true “emergency” and thus didn’t give permission.

Lisa Marie Presley Barred From Taking Her Kids To Elvis’ 85th Birthday Party

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Graceland’s website promises the event will include “four days of birthday festivities, plus special guests Priscilla Presley and Jerry Schilling. Events this year include our annual Elvis Birthday Proclamation Ceremony on January 8, and an Elvis Birthday Bash.”

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It’s not known if Lisa’s other children, Riley Keough, 30, and Benjamin Keough, 27, will attend.

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Lisa was married to Michael from 2006 to 2016. She was also previously married to Danny Keough, who she’s still close friends with, Michael Jackson and Nicolas Cage.

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Lisa and Michael’s custody battle has been vicious. The case is set to head to court this summer.

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In December, a judge ruled that Michael had to pay his ex $140,000 in attorneys fees. Lisa also slammed the findings of a psychologist who looked into the mental health of the twins during the court case.

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In July 2016, the Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services investigated both parents for alleged sexual abuse and domestic violence. They also investigated Lisa for substance abuse.

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In court documents obtained by RadarOnline.com, Lisa admitted to using cocaine near the end of her marriage. “I had to go to rehab several times,” she said in the documents. “I was a mess. I couldn’t stop.”

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The investigation was dismissed in 2018 due to lack of evidence. No charges have been brought against either parent.

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Graceland’s website promises the event will include “four days of birthday festivities, plus special guests Priscilla Presley and Jerry Schilling. Events this year include our annual Elvis Birthday Proclamation Ceremony on January 8, and an Elvis Birthday Bash.”

It’s not known if Lisa’s other children, Riley Keough, 30, and Benjamin Keough, 27, will attend.

Lisa was married to Michael from 2006 to 2016. She was also previously married to Danny Keough, who she’s still close friends with, Michael Jackson and Nicolas Cage.

Lisa and Michael’s custody battle has been vicious. The case is set to head to court this summer.

In December, a judge ruled that Michael had to pay his ex $140,000 in attorneys fees. Lisa also slammed the findings of a psychologist who looked into the mental health of the twins during the court case.

Photo credit: Invision/AP/Shutterstock

In July 2016, the Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services investigated both parents for alleged sexual abuse and domestic violence. They also investigated Lisa for substance abuse.

Photo credit: Matt Baron/Shutterstock

In court documents obtained by RadarOnline.com, Lisa admitted to using cocaine near the end of her marriage. “I had to go to rehab several times,” she said in the documents. “I was a mess. I couldn’t stop.”

Photo credit: Jim Smeal/BEI/Shutterstock

The investigation was dismissed in 2018 due to lack of evidence. No charges have been brought against either parent.

Photo credit: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/Shutterstock