'General Hospital' Steve Burton Claims Ex Refuses To Let Daughter Be His Emmy Date

October 24, 2026 - 16:22

Steve Burton, known for his role on the long-running daytime drama General Hospital, has filed a request asking a judge to intervene in his ongoing custody dispute with his ex-wife, Sheree Gustin. According to court documents, Burton claims Gustin is refusing to allow their daughter to accompany him to the Emmy Awards, where he was nominated for his work on the show.

Burton states that the situation is part of a larger pattern of issues involving custody and parenting time. He alleges that Gustin has been difficult when it comes to scheduling and has interfered with his time with their daughter. The actor is now asking the court to grant him more parenting time and to address what he describes as Gustin's refusal to cooperate with his requests.

The filing does not detail every aspect of the dispute, but it does make clear that Burton believes the current arrangement is not working and that judicial involvement is necessary. He is seeking a formal order that would give him additional time with his daughter and clarify the expectations for both parents moving forward.

Representatives for Gustin have not publicly commented on the filing. Burton has been a fixture on General Hospital for years and has also appeared on other daytime programs. The custody matter is now in the hands of the court, and a hearing is expected to be scheduled in the coming weeks.