Bristol Palin Weighs in on Child Custody Battle with Levi Johnston: 'I Did Not Lose'

It took seven years and $100,000 in legal fees, but Levi Johnston, the ex-fiancé of Bristol Palin, finally won joint custody of their 7-year-old son, Tripp. As far as Palin is concerned, however, the outcome of the dramatic custody battle is a win-win.

The daughter of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin took to Instagram early Thursday morning to share her feelings on the judge's ruling.

"These babies are my world and I will always be doing what is best for them," she wrote of Tripp and her baby daughter, Sailor Grace, the identity of whose father remains uncertain.

"Every child deserves two loving parents, so I will continue to encourage that no matter what. I have never, and will never, keep them from having a positive relationship with their fathers. I did not 'lose' any custody case - my son has always spent most of his time with me and he will continue to do so, he is happy, healthy, and knows both of his parents love him.. Matthew 5:11."

In 2009, nearly a year after Tripp was born, Johnston announced plans to sue Palin for joint custody, alleging that her family was making it difficult for him to see his son. In 2013, he filed a petition seeking equal custody.

Johnston took to Facebook on Tuesday to announce that he had finally won joint custody of Tripp.

"I'm so happy to have my son in my life, and to put all of this back in (sic) forth in the courts behind me," Johnston, 25, wrote. "It might have taken me 7 years and cost me around $100,000 in lawyer fees, spread out among 3 different lawyers, as well as a lot of patience, but it was all worth it."

"I'm happy now to be successfully co-parenting," he added.