Ashley Biden, the daughter of former President Joe Biden, has filed for divorce from her husband of 13 years, Dr. Howard Krein, according to court documents filed in Philadelphia.

The 44-year-old submitted divorce paperwork Monday in Philadelphia’s Court of Common Pleas. Specific reasons for the separation have not been disclosed, as divorce records remain sealed in the jurisdiction.

Biden and Krein, a plastic surgeon, wed in June 2012 in Greenville, Delaware, after meeting through Biden’s late brother Beau two years earlier. The couple’s relationship had been relatively private throughout their marriage.

Public Life and Family

Ashley Biden publicly acknowledged her marriage while introducing her father at last year’s Democratic National Convention. “At the time, my dad was vice president, but he was also that dad who literally set up the entire reception,” she told the crowd, describing how Joe Biden personally arranged details for their wedding day.

The younger Biden has maintained a low profile compared to other presidential family members, focusing primarily on her work in social activism and community engagement.

Recent Developments

On the day she filed the divorce paperwork, Biden shared a photo on Instagram showing herself walking through a park with a thumbs-up gesture, paired with Beyoncé’s song “Freedom.” She also posted a message about moving forward: “New life, new beginnings, means new boundaries. New ways of being that won’t look or sound like they did before.”

The filing marks a significant change for the Biden family, which has experienced multiple personal transitions in recent years.