Filed for a separation or dissolution of marriage - Husband or wife initiates separation proceedings.
Ashley Biden, the daughter of President Joe Biden, has filed for divorce from her husband, Dr. Howard Krein, after 13 years of marriage. The divorce filing was confirmed by a representative for Joe Biden to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
The divorce papers were filed on August 11, 2025, in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. However, the exact reasons behind their split remain undisclosed as divorce complaints in Philadelphia are not public records, and both parties have stayed silent about the details.
On the day of filing, Ashley shared Instagram stories featuring Beyoncé's song Freedom and a quote about "new life, new beginnings, new boundaries," suggesting a symbolic closing of one chapter and moving to another. However, the Instagram post referencing Beyoncé's song "Freedom" is no longer available.
Ashley Biden and Dr. Krein married in 2012; they met through Ashley’s late brother, Beau Biden. Dr. Krein is a plastic surgeon and otolaryngologist based in Philadelphia.
Despite media speculation, neither Ashley nor Dr. Krein has publicly explained the reasons for their divorce, and no official details have emerged due to privacy protections on divorce filings in Philadelphia.
[1] Philadelphia Inquirer, "Joe Biden's daughter Ashley files for divorce from husband Howard Krein", August 12, 2025. [2] USA Today, "Ashley Biden files for divorce from Dr. Howard Krein: Report", August 12, 2025. [3] CNN, "Ashley Biden, daughter of President Joe Biden, files for divorce", August 12, 2025.
Despite the divorce filing of Ashley Biden, the daughter of US President Joe Biden, and Dr. Howard Krein being confirmed, the reasons behind their separation remain a subject of privacy and have not been disclosed. In the realm of US media, the news of Ashley's divorce has been covered alongside general news, entertainment, and politics.
