Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston Will 'Discuss' Move to Arizona, Plans for Son Tripp

By Zach Dionne Posted Dec 28th 2010 07:39AM

Levi Johnston and Bristol Palin Will 'Discuss' Move to Arizona, Plans for Son Tripp

Bristol Palin is set to relocate to a new home in Arizona, but Levi Johnston, father of Bristol's 2-year-old son Tripp, needs to approve first.

Johnston's rep told TMZ Levi is "aware" of Bristol's plans to move away from Alaska, but that the two have yet to talk about relocating Tripp.

"According to court officials in Alaska, in order for a parent with primary custody -- like Bristol -- to relocate a child, she would need either consent from the other parent or she could file a motion for approval from a judge," TMZ reports.

Johnston's rep says Levi is "not at all upset" about Bristol's plans to move. "After the holidays, Levi and Bristol will get together and discuss plans for Tripp," the rep adds.

E! Online confirmed that about a month ago that Bristol purchased a property in Maricopa, Ariz., approximately 35 miles south of Phoenix -- a region hard hit by the financial recession (ABC's 'Nightline' has called Maricopa the "poster child of the housing crisis"). Public records show the five-bedroom home was originally built in 2006 and sold for $329,560. It went into foreclosure in January, with the most recent owners snapping it up for $137,200; it was then fixed up and flipped back onto the market for resale.

Sarah Palin's 20-year-old 'DWTS' finalist daughter reportedly paid $172,000 -- in cash -- for the large house.

A source close to Palin told PopEater's Naughty But Nice Rob that the entire Palin clan is planning to leave Alaska, with Sarah Palin also eying property in Arizona.

Earlier in December, Bristol said of Levi's new gal pal Sunny Oglesby: "I have to be happy for Levi's new relationship because it sounds like his new girlfriend is influencing him to want to actually spend time with Tripp. I sincerely appreciate her influence because [Levi] hasn't asked to see Tripp in over five months, so I'm happy for this new development!"

The 19-year-old Oglesby, is "In a Relationship with Levi Johnston," according to her Facebook page, which also features a photo of her kissing Palin's 20-year-old ex.

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Tuesday 28 December

By MAGOOS

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Should the Palin clan move to AZ Alaska and the rest of the states will be saved from this money grubbing clan. McCain will likely move to Alaska!

By Frank

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The whole thing is a joke

By olvden

Listen to all the Palin haters. MEEEEEOOOOOOW.

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The Palins is a joke

By Lissy

She should not have to consult with that pathetic excuse for a sperm donor at all. Leave that confirmed (time and time again) IDIOT in the dust, and move ahead with your adorable son, Bristol.

By Enough Already

The love, peace and flower power liberals are nothing more than a hateful bunch against anyone with different political views. Shameful!

By Pete

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These two are way past their fifteen minutes of fame.
I hope the New Year will bring fresh faces into the arena.

The palin is a joke

By pj512

This is not news. Nobody should care where she lives. Why have we put so much "importance" on this person?

By pmomjanrn

Reality check Bristol ! Single moms can need much family support -- who will help you with Tripp if you leave everyone behind ? I think she will miss the "fam", but if she is wanting to try & make it on her own, more power to her !

By mm3264

Do the sane people of Arizona get a vote? The state is already overrun with a nutty governor who "sees" headless bodies in the desert and a senator who is an enemy collaborator. Why would they want a someone who quit her job so that she wouldn't be indicted for illegally using government funds?

By chicobombico

I never realized how stupid the media people are. They let themselves be used by two half wits.

Remember it took a pethetic receipiant.

By Charles

Arizona will never be the same. They think imigration is a problem, just wait till the rest of the Palin clad shows up. The Media just got a guarantee of headlines for at least two more years.

By beckylynnknight

Ummm....Bristol is the "Teen Advocate"? Well, can someone pleae tell me what she has done for teens? I mean ok, gives speeches. But how often does she do that? Why don't we hear about it more? I'm sorry but the girl is nothing but a glory hound. And her stint on "Dancing With The Stars" just made her ego the size of China. I'm not saying she's arrogant. I'm saying that she's got it in her head that "Hey. I'm Bristol. I'm making a difference." When the truth is that other than a few speeches she gives, she isn't doing anything at all.

By LE WILHELM

I really don't get all the catty stuff on this story, it's not a big deal, and all the snipping makes the left look....well very immature. And no I would not vote for Palin for President. But snarky is snarky and swarmy is swarmy.

Nobody hates the Palins, but you have to ask yourself why this family chose to expose themselves like this. Easy answer, money. In this day and age of gossip Media, and reality shows, this family fits right in. They offer no positve examples to follow, they send no positive message.

By Sharon

I am not a Palin fan, but I don't understand why people pick on Bristol. She is legally an adult but she is still a kid.

By pauntp

While it may or may not be true that Levi hasn't asked to see his child in five months, it is highly doubtful that Bristol or her mother is particularly enthusiastic that he be in the picture in the first place. You certainly don't move to Arizona if you want the father who lives in Alaska to be involved on a regular basis.

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I agree with you. I think about it this way, if Levi isn't going to do his part to support the child or be a father to him, then why should Bristol hold herself and her child back from a productive future? I'm sure Sarah is the one supporting Bristol and the child anyway.

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