General Hospital Star Steve Burton’s Ex-Wife Drama Explained

The ongoing saga between General Hospital alum Steve Burton and his ex-wife Sheree Gustin remains in the spotlight.

Although their tumultuous relationship seemed to conclude with the finalization of their divorce in 2023, Burton and Gustin continue to capture public attention. Their custody battle over their youngest daughter, Brooklyn, flared up again in May 2026, with Burton accusing Gustin of manipulating him regarding custody arrangements.

In 2022, Burton and Gustin publicly announced their separation after 28 years of marriage. Besides Brooklyn, they share two adult children, Makena and Jack. Here’s a closer look at the unfolding drama:

Steve Burton and Sheree Gustin’s Surprising Separation

In May 2022, Burton took to Instagram to share a personal update that shocked fans.

“I wanted to clear something up. Sheree and I are separated. She recently announced that she’s expecting her 4th child. The child is not mine,” he stated.

Two months later, in July, Burton filed for divorce in Orange County, California, citing “irreconcilable differences” and noting March 1, 2022, as their separation date.

Steve Burton and Sheree Gustin’s Divorce Agreement

Their divorce was finalized in December 2023, with both agreeing to joint legal and physical custody of their minor children. According to the settlement, Burton was to pay Gustin $12,500 monthly in child support until April 2024, after which it would decrease to $10,000 monthly.

Both waived spousal support, and Burton was required to pay Gustin a one-time sum of $50,000 in installments of $2,500 per month. He retained ownership of three investment properties in Tennessee.

New Relationships

Gustin welcomed a daughter, Izabella, with her new partner Jason Amador in February 2023, followed by another daughter, Addy. She and Amador married in February 2025.

Burton married Michelle Lundstrom in May 2025.

The Custody Dispute

In Burton’s legal filings, he claimed Gustin had persuaded him to move to Tennessee after the divorce, only for her to return to California. He followed to stay close to Brooklyn and accused Gustin of not cooperating on a coparenting schedule.

In a May 2025 filing, Burton accused Gustin of “gatekeeping” Brooklyn due to his relationship with Lundstrom.

“Early on in my relationship with Michelle, Sheree began to refuse to call Michelle by her name and instead referred to her as ‘the girl’ in an effort to downplay her role in my life,” he wrote. “Sheree has seemingly forgotten how our family ended up in this situation. It was Sheree who had an extramarital affair, became pregnant with another man’s child and immediately moved him into her home after our separation, without informing me she would be doing so.”

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In response, Gustin filed a separate claim alleging Burton had been “harassing” her.

Burton’s attorney stated, “Steve maintains that Sheree’s allegations are categorically false. He has, and will continue to, act in the best interests of the parties’ daughter, Brooklyn, which includes ensuring there is frequent and continuing contact with both parents.”

Custody Dispute Resolved and Reignited

By August 2025, an Orange County judge had resolved the custody dispute, granting Burton custody of Brooklyn on alternating weekends and one weekday, while Sheree retained custody otherwise, according to court documents obtained by Us Weekly.

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However, in May 2026, court documents revealed that the agreement was amended in January. Burton accused Gustin of not adhering to the new terms and of manipulating the situation in text messages.

“You signed an order two months ago and now you’re going against it. and then you try to put it on me and Brooklyn,” the texts read, in part. “We will not be in California. And please stop telling Brooklyn her life is here. It’s gonna be in both places .. and you can choose to be supportive for Brooklyn.”

This story was compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.