Ashley Biden, daughter of former President Joe Biden, has filed for divorce from her husband of 13 years, Dr. Howard Krein, according to court documents submitted in Philadelphia.
The 44-year-old filed the divorce petition on Monday at Philadelphia’s Court of Common Pleas. The couple, who were married in June 2012 in Greenville, Delaware, had been together since being introduced by Ashley’s late brother, Beau Biden, in 2010. Details of the separation remain confidential, as divorce records in the jurisdiction are sealed, and neither party has publicly commented on the specific reasons behind the split.
Dr. Howard Krein is a Philadelphia-based plastic surgeon who has maintained a private medical practice. Throughout their marriage, the couple largely kept a low public profile, with Ashley focusing on her career in social advocacy and nonprofit leadership.
Ashley offered rare public insight into her marriage during the 2024 Democratic National Convention, where she introduced her father. Recalling their 2012 wedding, she shared warmly, “At the time, my dad was vice president, but he was also that dad who literally set up the entire reception,” highlighting Joe Biden’s personal involvement in organizing the celebration.
On the same day she filed for divorce, Ashley posted a subtle message on Instagram. The post featured a photo of herself walking through a park, giving a thumbs-up gesture, set to Beyoncé’s empowering track “Freedom.” Her caption read: “New life, new beginnings, means new boundaries. New ways of being that won’t look or sound like they did before.”
While the message appeared to signal a personal transition, Ashley did not directly reference the divorce. The couple’s split marks the end of a 13-year union that remained mostly private despite the intense public spotlight on the Biden family.
As both navigate this new chapter, Ashley continues her work in social impact initiatives, while Dr. Krein maintains his medical career. The divorce is expected to proceed without public fanfare.
