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Lawyer: TV’s Jon Gosselin seeking help in Media

Don't be surprised if you see Jon Gosselin, of the defunct Jon and Kate Plus 8 series, in Delaware County.

Don't be surprised if you see Jon Gosselin, of the defunct Jon and Kate Plus 8 series, in Delaware County.

Gosselin's new Media-based attorney, Anthony List, said Jon will visit his offices Friday to discuss a number of postdivorce issues and matters related to Gosselin's contract with TV network TLC.

About five years ago, List said he received a call from an old friend and classmate - Thomas Gosselin, Jon's father. The two go back to their days at Monsignor Bonner High School in Upper Darby and later college at Mount St. Mary's University in Maryland.

Tom Gosselin, who was in poor health at the time, asked him List to be available should his son's family need a lawyer, the attorney said.

About five weeks ago, List said he received a call from Beverly Hills. It was Jon Gosselin.

"I think I need your help," Gosselin told List.

In addition to contract issues with TLC, List said they plan to review the custody arrangement. He said they are concerned Kate's busy schedule leaves little time with the kids.

"I don't know how she is able to spend any quality time with the children," said List. "Children need the physical presence of a mother especially during these tender years."

Kate Gosselin is currently a contestant on the popular TV series Dancing with the Stars. Kate and her partner, Tony Dovolani, survived to dance another week when former Beverly Hills 90201 star Shannen Doherty was sacked during Tuesday's episode.

In February, Jon Gosselin settled a breach-of-contract lawsuit with TLC. The network sued Gosselin appearing on other shows when he was still under contract for Jon & Kate Plus 8. Jon countersued and claimed the network violated child labor. The settlement was not disclosed.

Since the show's demise the couple has become fodder for tabloids.

Recently, In Touch Weekly reported Jon was asked to leave the home of girlfriend Morgan Christie, 25, of Santa Barbara.