Missouri auditor, husband file for divorce

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) -- State Auditor Susan Montee and her husband have filed for divorce after 23 years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences.

Susan Montee, 48, took office in January as auditor with her husband, James Montee, 49, standing at her side for the inauguration.

But they jointly filed for divorce last week in Andrew County Circuit Court. They both list St. Joseph addresses but haven't lived together since July 8, according to a marital settlement agreement dated Sept. 28.

Nothing in the agreement is final until a judge approves the settlement and their divorce. Court records show that the Montees will represent themselves in court during a case review on Feb. 28. Both are attorneys.

The couple met while they were rival college debaters. They have three children, the youngest of whom is 18.

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Information from: St. Joseph News-Press, http://www.stjoenews-press.com