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The Associated Press

ANCHORAGE – Levi Johnston is asking a judge to grant a flexible pay scale for the child support he must provide to former Gov. Sarah Palin’s daughter.

The Anchorage Daily News reports the 19-year-old Playgirl centerfold contends in court documents he earned more than $100,000 in 2009 because of his national celebrity.

But the documents add there’s no guarantee the riches and fame will continue.

Bristol Palin, the 19-year-old daughter of the former Republican vice presidential candidate, is seeking $22,750 — $1,750 a month — from her ex-fiance to cover the 13 months since the birth their son, Tripp.

Johnston has paid $4,400 so far and says he is willing to pay 20 percent of his 2009 income.

Thomas Van Flein, Palin’s attorney, says Palin and Johnston appear to be making progress toward a fair resolution.