Tripp Palin is seeking shared custody of Levi Johnston , now a year old . the Anchorage Daily News requested that proceedings be closed to prevent a `` media circus '' Alaska wanted case kept public to protect himself from ex-fiancee 's powerful mom . `` So , I think a public case might go a long way in reducing Sarah Palin 's instinct to attack and allow the real parties in this litigation , Bristol and I , to work things out a lot more peacefully than we could if there is any more meddling from Sarah Palin , '' Johnston said . Unsealed court documents were published online by Bristol Palin .
Tripp Palin is seeking shared custody of Levi Johnston , now a year old . the Anchorage Daily News requested that proceedings be closed to prevent a `` media circus '' Alaska wanted case kept public to protect himself from ex-fiancee 's powerful mom . Unsealed court documents were published online by Bristol Palin .