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General Hospital star Steve Burton (Jason Morgan) recently made a shocking claim against his ex-wife, Sheree Gustin.
According to newly filed court documents obtained by TMZ, it appears he wants to take their 12-year-old daughter to the Daytime Emmys, and he claims she’s refusing to allow it. More on this story below.
Key Takeaways
- Steve Burton wants his daughter to attend the Daytime Emmys
- Burton claims Sheree Gustin refuses to swap custody dates
- The actor is requesting a judge’s intervention
- The former couple continues to disagree over parenting arrangements
- Burton is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor at the October 30 ceremony
Steve Burton’s Daughter May Miss The Daytime Emmy Awards
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As per the report, Burton notes that Sheree is refusing to swap custody dates to allow their daughter to attend the big awards ceremony with her dad. Burton is now requesting that a judge step in.
The actor states this is another example of how Sheree is unwilling to work with him when it comes to co-parenting their youngest daughter.
This isn’t the first time the former couple has faced legal disagreements. As CTS previously reported, Steve Burton returned to court over custody agreement issues involving Sheree earlier this year.
There’s been a dispute surrounding a move from California to Tennessee.
According to Burton, Sheree made it seem as if she was planning on remaining in Orange County, California, so the soap actor bought a new house and returned to General Hospital.
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Still, Sheree has been saying Burton’s choice to move across the country and then back shouldn’t amount to more parenting time, as she believes it reveals ongoing instability.
Sheree alleges her ex-husband is often very busy with work. She has also disputed Burton’s allegation that she doesn’t like his new wife, Michelle.
The custody dispute has been making headlines for months, with previous reports detailing the former couple’s disagreements over their daughter and co-parenting arrangements.
Steve and Sheree had been married for 23 years when the soap actor filed for divorce in 2022.
The couple separated after she announced she was pregnant. In a social media post, Burton made it clear that he was not the father of the child.
Big Night For General Hospital Star Steve Burton
The Daytime Emmys takes place on Friday, October 30, and is a huge night for Burton. He’s been nominated for an award in the Outstanding Lead Actor category.
Burton entered the land of soaps playing Harris Michaels on Days of Our Lives in 1988, a role he would return to in 2022.
The actor would move on to play Jason Quartermaine, who would eventually become Jason Morgan, on General Hospital in 1991.
Burton also played Dylan McAvoy on The Young and the Restless from 2013 to 2017.
Including this year, Burton has been nominated for a Daytime Emmy 11 times.
He won the statue in 1998 in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series category for his Jason Morgan role on GH, as well as in 2017 in the same category for his work on Y&R.
With the ceremony approaching, Burton is hoping his daughter can be part of the celebration. However, the outcome of his latest court request remains unclear.
Annemarie’s Take
I can understand why Steve would want his daughter beside him for such an important night. Being nominated for a Daytime Emmy is a huge accomplishment, and sharing that experience with your child would make it even more special. However, we’re only hearing about the latest disagreement through court filings, and there are always two sides to these situations. Hopefully, Steve and Sheree can find a solution that puts their daughter’s happiness first. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if she could cheer her dad on from the audience?
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