Palin daughter in custody battle with baby's father
An Alaska judge’s ruling revealed a heated legal custody battle between former US vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin’s daughter and the father of Mrs Palin’s grandson.
A November request by 18-year-old Bristol Palin to keep the proceedings closed was denied on Christmas Eve.
Her November 3 petition for sole custody and child support also seeks a visitation schedule for Levi Johnston, the father of one-year-old Tripp.
Bristol says her ex-fiance has exercised “sporadic visitation rights”.
The 19-year-old Johnston denies in court documents that he has avoided his responsibilities. He is seeking shared custody.
Bristol is the eldest daughter of Mrs Palin, who resigned as Alaska governor in July.
She announced her daughter’s pregnancy days after being named the running mate of Republican presidential candidate John McCain.
