Bryon Noem seeks spousal support as divorce proceedings continue
Kristi Noem’s estranged husband, Bryon, is seeking spousal support as part of their divorce, according to court filings. The case follows the end of their 34-year marriage and could become more contentious: Noem’s lawyers have reserved the option to cite fault if the couple cannot settle.
No filing specifies an amount, and the court has not awarded support to either party. The couple’s three children are adults, so child support is not involved. The article also recounts reports about Bryon’s online payments to fetish models, which prompted a statement that Noem’s family was devastated; both sides say they will address the case through the legal process.
- Bryon Noem is seeking spousal support in the divorce.
- Neither side has named an amount or received an award.
- The couple’s three adult children are not part of support proceedings.
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Kristi Noem is a US politician who served as governor of South Dakota and later as a federal official. She and her husband, Bryon, were married for 34 years and have three adult children.
In a divorce, a court may consider whether one former spouse should provide financial support to the other, depending on the circumstances and local law. The couple’s children are adults, so child support is not part of this case.
The proceedings are private legal matters, and any decisions about support or the grounds for divorce are for the court to determine. The case has also drawn attention because of reports about Bryon Noem’s online payments to fetish models.
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The case for
Bryon Noem could argue that spousal support is justified if the marriage left him financially dependent or if the couple’s finances and contributions over 34 years created a significant disparity. Seeking support through the courts is a lawful way to ask for a fair division of resources, with any award determined by the evidence and applicable law.
The case against
Kristi Noem could argue that support should not be awarded if the evidence shows both spouses can support themselves or that their finances and contributions do not justify ongoing payments. She may also contend that any settlement should reflect the couple’s circumstances and financial arrangements, rather than treating the length of the marriage alone as grounds for support.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Kristi Noem’s ‘bimbo’ crossdressing husband demands spousal support from her as divorce turns nasty”.