[Albion Wilde]

That does sound strange. Why would he suddenly want them sealed?

Because of all the other personal information contained in the typical divorce decree, such as financial info, disclosures about the children and inlaws, social security numbers, tax info, medical info, you name it.

[cookcounty]

"That does sound strange. Why would he suddenly want them sealed?

"....Because of all the other personal information contained in the typical divorce decree, such as financial info, disclosures about the children and inlaws, social security numbers, tax info, medical info, you name it."

Probably the guy is realizing Axelrod's goons are snooping around the courthouse and doesn't want his personal info in their hands, regardless of whether it has anything to do with Palin.

[dandelion]

“Because of all the other personal information contained in the typical divorce decree, such as financial info, disclosures about the children and inlaws, social security numbers, tax info, medical info, you name it.”

Bingo.