Bristol Palin Wins Support

A judge on Thursday approved child support for Bristol Palin and set a trial date to force the issue along, while urging her and the father of her son to work out a resolution. Judge Kari C. Kristiansen encouraged Ms. Palin, the daughter of former Gov. Sarah Palin, and Levi Johnston, both 19, to work with a judge who specializes in such matters. Judge Kristiansen approved child support for Ms. Palin retroactive to the day the boy was born. That amount still needs to be determined. Ms. Palin is seeking nearly $1,700 a month in support to care for their 14-month-old son, Tripp. Mr. Johnston has paid $4,400. Bristol Palin attended the hearing in Palmer Superior Court, but her former fiancé did not.(source)