The Jackson custody hearing, scheduled to commence Monday, has now been pushed back to August 3. It’s only another of many postponements in the case, which has been repeatedly delayed as Katherine Jackson (Michael’s mother and the current custody-holder) and Debbie Rowe (biological mom to the two oldest kids) work behind the scenes to decide upon an appropriate settlement.

According to reports, the hearing has been delayed because the two are actually close to reaching a settlement. Until the August hearing, Katherine will retain custody of the kids.