General Hospital’s Kirsten Storms had already been sharing that something wasn’t right before any of this hit the court system. Over the past few months, she posted videos about her home network being hacked and said it was unsettling enough to leave her shaken. It didn’t read like a one-off complaint. It felt ongoing. Now, that public thread has run headfirst into something more serious, as new legal filings involving her ex-husband, Brandon Barash, bring a different layer of concern into focus.
Key Takeaways
- Storms had previously shared ongoing concerns about being hacked before the legal filing.
- Barash filed for an emergency restraining order citing mental health concerns.
- Court documents reference reported instability, including housing issues and alarming behavior.
- Storms was granted supervised visitation while the situation is under review.
- A judge is set to revisit the restraining order status later this week.
- Storms has not publicly addressed the situation as of now.
Concerns Outlined In Court Documents
Storms is now the subject of an emergency restraining order filed by Barash, who cited concerns about her mental health and her ability to care for their daughter. According to TMZ, in the filing, he asked the court to intervene based on what he described as a pattern of instability. This included housing issues and behavior that raised alarms for him over time.
The documents also reference moments where Storms reportedly told Barash she was experiencing hallucinations and didn’t feel she should have parenting time. There was an instance where she was placed on a psychiatric hold, with help from Barash’s current wife, before being released. The filing claims that after that, she returned to normal behavior without addressing what happened.
Barash also pointed to concerns about frequent moves, staying in hotels, and believing people were following her. He tied those details into a broader argument about whether she’s in a position to safely care for their daughter right now, which is what led to the emergency order being granted. (Find out how Storms’ situation escalated.)
Where Things Stand Now
For now, the court has allowed Storms supervised visitation with their daughter while the situation is reviewed. A judge is expected to revisit the status of the restraining order later this week, which will determine what comes next.
Storms and Barash met while working on GH, got married in 2013, and welcomed their daughter, Harper, before separating in 2016. By most accounts, they maintained a workable co-parenting relationship for years after that, even as their lives moved in different directions.
Storms returned to GH earlier this year after a hiatus tied to her move to Tennessee, but her appearances have been limited since mid-March. She hasn’t publicly addressed the legal situation at this point, and the next update will likely come from the court.
