Johnston files petition for custody of child he shares with Bristol Palin

JUNEAU, Alaska – The father of Bristol Palin’s son is seeking at least equal custody.

Levi Johnston filed a petition for custody last month.

Johnston, in his court filing, says he wants 4-year-old Tripp to be in his mother’s life and father’s life equally.

Palin’s attorney says that as of Oct. 15, the Child Support Services Division reported that Johnston owed about $66,000 in back support.

Palin and Johnston were thrust into the national spotlight as expectant, unwed teenagers in 2008, when Palin’s mother, Sarah Palin, was tapped as the Republican vice-presidential candidate.

Johnston and Bristol Palin had an on-off relationship before splitting for good. He has since married and has a daughter.

Palin has appeared in several reality series, including one for Lifetime that documented her life as a single mom.

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