Days of Our Lives actor Steve Burton has finalized his divorce from his estranged wife Sheree Burton after 23 years of marriage. The couple reached an agreement on joint legal and physical custody of their minor children, Jack and Brooklyn. Documents obtained by Fox News Digital reveal that Burton will pay Sheree $12,500 per month in child support until April, after which the monthly payments will decrease to $10,000. He is also required to maintain health insurance coverage for the children. The couple's eldest daughter, Makena, is 20 years old and not subject to the custody agreement. Both parties have waived their rights to spousal support, with Burton agreeing to pay Sheree a retroactive support sum of $50,000. The date of their separation was listed as March 1, 2022.
Burton initially announced their separation on Instagram in May 2022, revealing that he was not the father of Sheree's fourth child, who she was pregnant with at the time. Sheree has since given birth to a daughter named Izabella and is currently pregnant with her fifth child. The divorce settlement comes after Burton's departure from “General Hospital” due to ABC's coronavirus vaccine mandate. In an Instagram post, he expressed his disappointment at losing his job but emphasized his gratitude for his time on the show. Burton first joined “General Hospital” in 1992 and filmed his last episode in October 2021.
The divorce settlement between Steve and Sheree Burton was finalized this month, according to court records obtained by Us Weekly. The couple, who were married for 23 years, will share legal and physical custody of their children Makena, Jack, and Brooklyn. The divorce is uncontested, and Sheree has reportedly requested that spousal support be terminated for both parties. Steve announced their separation on Instagram in May 2022, stating that they would continue to co-parent their children. He officially filed for divorce in July 2022, citing irreconcilable differences.
Sheree gave birth to their daughter Izabella in February and announced in October that she is expecting another child. The father of her fifth child has not been publicly identified. Despite their divorce and his departure from "General Hospital," Steve remains optimistic about the future and expressed gratitude for his time on the show. He hopes to return and finish his career as Jason Morgan if the vaccine mandates are lifted.
