Full Breakdown
Emergency Restraining Order Granted Against Actress Kirsten Storms
4/29/2026, 9:12:06 PM
Court Order and Allegations
In December 2025, Brandon Barash filed an emergency restraining order in Tennessee, alleging that his ex-wife, actress Kirsten Storms, was experiencing a “mental health crisis” that jeopardized the welfare of their 12-year-old daughter, Harper Rose. A judge approved the order, imposed supervised visitation, and directed the court to consider a mandatory mental-health evaluation for Storm Storms.
Background: Relationship and Health History
Barash and Storms married in 2013, welcomed Harper Rose in 2014, and divorced in 2016. Both later relocated separately to Tennessee. Storms underwent brain surgery in 2021 to remove a large cyst and, in October 2025, disclosed an aneurysm on the right side of her brain discovered during a follow-up scan. She also revealed a prior bipolar I diagnosis in a 2022 interview.
Chronology of Key Events
- Sept 2024 – Jun 2025: Storms reportedly lived in hotels or with friends, citing fears of being followed.
- May 2025: Storms allegedly told Barash she was “experiencing delusions and hallucinations” and doubted her ability to parent.
- Nov 2025: She claimed items were being moved from her apartment to her car.
- Dec 2025: Barash filed the emergency restraining order.
- Apr 2026: Judge granted the order; supervised visitation began.
- Oct 2025: Storms announced the aneurysm; later said surgery was not yet required.
Key Figures and Quantitative Details
- Kirsten Storms: 42 years old; actress on *General Hospital* since 2005.
- Brandon Barash: 44 years old; former *Days of Our Lives* star.
- Harper Rose: 12 years old.
- Financial claims: Barash alleges a $5,000 loan, a pending car repossession, and an eviction lawsuit.
Official Statements & Responses
Barash’s filing asserts that Storms’ alleged delusions, repeated “melting down” episodes, and possible Adderall misuse threaten her parenting capacity. Storms’ Instagram posts confirm the aneurysm diagnosis, describe the condition as “not at the mandatory surgery size,” and detail break-in incidents, security-camera footage, and concerns about phone and iCloud hacking. No formal comment was received from either party’s representatives.
Criticism & Opposition
Storms has publicly refuted rumors that a recent hospitalization was a suicide attempt, labeling such claims “false” and blaming “bad apples” for spreading misinformation. She emphasizes that her health concerns, not mental instability, drive her recent relocation and hiatus from *General Hospital*.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on the aneurysm’s urgency: some describe it as “in the gray zone,” while others note it is “not at the mandatory surgery size.” The exact date the restraining order was signed (December 2025 filing vs. April 2026 approval) varies across reports. No independent verification of the alleged psychiatric hold is provided.
Impact and Future Proceedings
The order limits Storms to supervised visitation, potentially affecting custody arrangements. Barash’s request for a mental-health evaluation remains pending, and a court hearing to review the restraining order is scheduled in the coming weeks. The case underscores the intersection of celebrity health disclosures, parental rights, and legal safeguards.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The video starts when my ring camera reconnected to the Wi-Fi. Still hoping the Legacy Cool Spring building is able to cooperate with the Franklin Police Department, so that I can have peace of mind about who was entering my apartment while I was out of town,” — Kirsten Storms, Instagram post
- “I couldn’t understand why a person would make up something that terrible, when they had no idea why I was really there," Storms continued.” — Kirsten Storms, Instagram post
- “Instability with housing has been a recurring theme (for Kirsten Storms).” — Brandon Barash, court filing
- “great concern of [Kirsten’s] ability to adequately care for the minor child.” — Brandon Barash, court filing
