Lisa Marie Presley’s daughter, Harper, was spotted in public for the first time with her father, Michael Lockwood since he was awarded full custody of her and her twin sister Finley. The 14-year-old bears a striking resemblance to her late mother.
Father and Daughter Together in LA
Harper Presley, the 14-year-old daughter of Lisa Marie Presley, was recently spotted in Los Angeles with her father Michael Lockwood, marking their first public appearance since Lockwood won the custody battle.
Custody Battle Ends
The custody battle between Lockwood and Elvis’ daughter lasted for seven years but finally came to an end by awarding him full custody of the twin daughters.
Just Another Father-Daughter Day
Harper and her father Michael were seen in Los Angeles on Monday, casually dressed and buying groceries like any ordinary father-daughter duo.
Harper Rocks a Casual and Cool Outfit
Holding an iPhone in her hand, Harper wore a stylish outfit consisting of a baggy gray sweater, a short black skirt, and a pair of black UGG boots.
Like Mother, Like Daughter
Even at a young age, Harper already exhibited her mom’s well-liked physical features, such as the distinct bone structure and charming sleepy eyes.
Michael Lockwood’s Quirky Style
Meanwhile, Michael, 61 was seen sporting a pair of tortoiseshell glasses and a big fur hat, clutching onto a tote covered in cartoon dog faces.
Happy and Carefree
Exiting the store with his daughter, Harper, Michael Lockwood, who married Lisa Marie Presley in 2006, looked happy and carefree in Los Angeles.
Putting Rumors to Rest
Despite rumors of a family feud after the recent custody ruling, he showed no signs of any tension between them.
Tragic Loss
Only two days after attending the Golden Globes, Lisa Marie tragically passed away on January 12 due to a sudden cardiac arrest at the age of 54.
Father-Daughter Duo Spotted Together in Santa Monica
In the aftermath of Lisa Marie’s death, both the father and daughter, although not accompanied by Finley, were previously sighted together in Santa Monica on February 1.
Twins’ New Home
As their parents’ marriage came to an end, the twins took up residence with their grandmother in Los Angeles.
A Family of Four
Throughout their 15-year union that ended in 2021, Lisa Marie and Lockwood were parents to Harper and sister Finley, their only children together.
Final Legal Ruling
A concise legal proceeding was held at the family court in LA earlier this month, which marked the official conclusion of the custody dispute that Lisa Marie had been pursuing against her former spouse.
California Law and Custody
According to California law , if one parent passes away, the surviving parent is granted full custody unless the court determines them to be unsuitable for the role.
As neither the twins’ grandmother nor any other relatives have submitted legal papers asserting that Lockwood is unfit, he was awarded full custody by default.
Lisa Marie Presley’s Child Support Payment
While sharing custody of their daughters at the time of her death, Lisa Marie was reportedly making a monthly child support payment of $6,000 to Lockwood.
Reports of Tension
An insider told People that Riley always sided with her mother and was not pleased with her grandmother’s friendship with Michael Lockwood. It was uncomfortable for her to see them fly to Lisa Marie’s funeral together.
Compounding Tensions
To compound the situation, Lockwood is currently believed to be in agreement with the twins’ grandmother Priscilla regarding trust, potentially causing him to stand against Riley in court.
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A Divided Family
According to reports , Priscilla and Lisa Marie were barely communicating before Priscilla’s death, allegedly due to Priscilla’s support for Lockwood in the custody battle for the twins.
Father-Daughter Relationship Shines at Wedding
Despite any family drama, the twins proudly took on the role of ‘grooms women’ at Lockwood’s wedding to celebrity hairdresser Stephanie Hobgood in October, standing by their father’s side on his special day.