Springfield, MO, September 30, 2026 —

Kristi Noem, identified as a former Homeland Security Secretary, has initiated divorce proceedings in the state of South Dakota. The filing was made against her husband, from whom she has been married for 34 years. The specific date of the divorce filing and the court where the documents were submitted have not been provided.

Further details regarding the husband’s name, the grounds for the divorce, or any terms of settlement were not immediately available. The duration of the marriage, stated as 34 years, indicates a long-standing union prior to the filing.

Noem’s public record includes her tenure as Homeland Security Secretary. Information regarding her current public or private roles beyond this past position was not detailed in the initial report. The legal process for divorce in South Dakota, like in other jurisdictions, typically involves the division of assets and potential spousal support, depending on state laws and individual circumstances.

The process of divorce can involve various stages, including the initial filing, service of legal documents on the respondent spouse, and subsequent legal negotiations or court proceedings to resolve matters such as property division, child custody, and alimony. The outcome of this particular case will depend on the specific legal proceedings and decisions made by the court.

The husband’s name was not provided in the available information. The specific county or judicial circuit in South Dakota where the divorce was filed was also not specified.

As the legal proceedings unfold, additional information may become public as court documents are processed. The length of the marriage, 34 years, is a significant factor in divorce proceedings, often influencing decisions on asset distribution.



Story summarized from the original created by HANNAH SCHOENBAUM and SARAH RAZA, Associated Press on www.ozarksfirst.com, see more information here.

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