“General Hospital” Star Steve Burton Finalizes Divorce: What You Need to Know
In a recent development, “General Hospital” actor Steve Burton has officially finalized his divorce. The news comes after a settlement was reached between Burton and his now-ex-wife, Sheree Gustin. The couple has agreed to joint legal and physical custody of their two minor children, Jack and Brooklyn.
According to legal documents obtained by TMZ, the judge signed off on the settlement on Wednesday. As part of the agreement, Burton will be paying $12,500 per month for child support. This includes $10,000 for 9-year-old Brooklyn and $2,500 for 17-year-old Jack. However, once Jack turns 18 at the end of March, Burton’s child support obligations to him will come to an end. He will continue to pay $10,000 per month for Brooklyn until she reaches 18.
In addition to child support, the couple has also agreed to waive any rights to spousal support. However, Burton will be paying Gustin $50,000 in $2,500-per-month installments.
The divorce proceedings have been ongoing since Steve Burton filed for divorce in July 2022, after 23 years of marriage. The decision came just two months after Burton claimed that Gustin was having a baby and he was not the father. The divorce settlement marks the end of a chapter for both parties, allowing them to officially move on.
Steve Burton is best known for his role as Jason Morgan on “General Hospital,” a character he has portrayed on and off since 1991. Throughout his career, Burton has garnered a significant fan base and has become a beloved figure in the soap opera world. His portrayal of Jason Morgan has earned him multiple Daytime Emmy nominations and solidified his status as a soap opera icon.
While the details of their divorce settlement may be private, the public announcement of the finalized divorce brings closure to the chapter of Steve Burton and Sheree Gustin’s lives. As they move forward separately, fans of Burton will continue to support and follow his career, both on and off the screen.
