July 22, 2010
Jon Gosselin calls Kate an 'absentee mom'

Jon Gosselin claimed to be supportive of his ex-wife Kate's stint on "Dancing With the Stars," but filing a petition for full custody of the kids seem to suggest otherwise.

Jon has lawyered up with attorney Anthony F. List, who has filed a petition with the courts asking that Jon be granted full custody of their eight children.

According to List, Kate is an absentee mom, and he is expected to use "DWTS" as evidence that she does not spend quality time with her kids. Furthermore, List has asked the Berks County Court to review his child support payments.

According to the Associated Press, Jon says in court papers that Kate "abuses" her authority when it comes to his visitation rights, and that an arbitrator didn't require her to provide proof of the children's expenses.

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Kate's attorney Mark Momjian takes issue with claims regarding Kate's parenting. "There was an offensive comment made about our client's parenting. To the extent that that comment was made, we think it was completely reckless and it is patently untrue."

Kate's reaction was similar. "I am not willing to comment in public on the custody discussions regarding my children," she said via her publicist. "What I will say is this: I am and always will be a mother first, but as a single working mom I will do everything necessary to provide for my kids despite the opinions of others."

A source close to Kate points out that Jon's timing seems suspect. "His girlfriend, who he was living with across the country - just kicked him out."