Bristol attorney can request another judge. Family law cases are done in private for the benefit of the child.
Intercessors will be praying for Bristol, the child and the entire Palin family.
Alaska Superior Court Judge Kari Kristiansen of Palmer ruled on Dec. 23 that Bristol Palin hadn't provided any evidence that Tripp would be harmed by the anticipated publicity. She ordered all the sealed records opened.
In addition, Sharon Gleason, presiding judge for the judicial district, ruled against Bristol Palin's request to use pseudonyms.