A recent court filing in Washington, D.C. reveals that Hunter Biden is currently living outside the United States as he navigates a series of ongoing legal and financial challenges. The disclosure was made by his attorney, Barry Coburn, in response to a lawsuit filed by the law firm Winston & Strawn. The firm is seeking more than $50,000 in unpaid fees for legal services provided over several years, during which Biden was represented by partner Abbe Lowell in high-profile federal tax and firearms cases.
In the filing, Coburn described Biden as “impecunious,” asserting that he lacks the necessary funds to cover the outstanding debt or to hire additional experts, such as forensic accountants or billing consultants. This financial assessment aligns with Biden’s own previous admissions; last year, he revealed he was approximately $17 million in debt, a figure largely attributed to the compounding costs of his extensive legal battles and civil disputes. While the court documents do not provide a specific current address, Biden has strong ties to South Africa. His wife, Melissa Cohen Biden, is originally from Cape Town, and Biden has previously described the city as “the most beautiful city in the world.” In 2025, he indicated he was splitting his time between the United States and South Africa. Despite the claim that he lives abroad, Biden continues to make appearances in the United States, recently attending a family Easter event in California with his father, former President Joe Biden. To manage his mounting expenses, Biden has historically relied on significant financial support from private sources, including over $6 million in loans from attorney Kevin Morris. He also attempted to generate income through a career in the fine arts, with his paintings totaling more than $1 million in sales between 2021 and 2024. However, interest in his work has reportedly waned; a March 2025 filing noted that he had sold only one piece for $36,000 since late 2023. As the litigation in D.C. Superior Court moves forward, Biden’s financial instability remains a central focus of the proceedings.
