Comedian and actress Amy Schumer has officially filed for divorce from her husband Chris Fischer, marking the legal end to their seven-year marriage after she announced their split last month. The uncontested divorce was filed in New York County Supreme Court on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, with both parties agreeing on the terms, according to court records reviewed by USA TODAY.
Schumer, 44, and Fischer, 45, married on February 13, 2018, in a private ceremony and later welcomed their son Gene in May 2019. The couple’s decision to part ways comes after Schumer took to Instagram on December 12 to confirm their “amicable” breakup, emphasizing that they would continue to focus on co-parenting their child. In her post, she shared a photo of them on a subway, captioning it with a message of love and respect.
In her social media announcement, Schumer wrote, “Chris and I have made the difficult decision to end our marriage after 7 years. We love each other very much and will continue to focus on raising our son.” She added that the split is “amicable and all love and respect! Family forever,” directly addressing and dismissing rumors that it was linked to her recent weight loss or Fischer’s status as a James Beard award-winning chef.
Prior to the filing, there had been persistent online speculation about the state of their marriage. In early November, Schumer addressed the rumors on Instagram Stories, stating they were “still married,” and a week later, sources close to the couple told PEOPLE they were “privately working through normal issues that couples in long-term marriages have.” However, by December 1, Schumer clarified in another post that any potential split had “nothing to do with weight loss or autism,” referring to her personal health challenges.
Fischer, a professional chef and James Beard Award-winning cookbook author, has been an integral part of Schumer’s life both personally and professionally. The couple collaborated on several projects, including the HBO Max docuseries “Expecting Amy,” which chronicled Schumer’s pregnancy and their health struggles, and the Food Network show “Amy Schumer Learns to Cook,” where Fischer taught her culinary skills during their quarantine on Martha’s Vineyard. They also executive produced the 2025 documentary “Room to Move.”
Sources close to the pair have described the divorce as a “cohesive split” with “nothing ugly” between them. One insider told PEOPLE that “It’s a cohesive split. They’ve just been finalizing a few things,” emphasizing the mutual respect and lack of conflict in their separation. This amicable approach is reflected in the uncontested nature of the divorce filing, which typically streamlines the legal process.
Looking ahead, Schumer and Fischer are committed to maintaining a healthy co-parenting relationship for their son, Gene. In a recent Instagram post on January 4, Schumer reflected on the new year, calling 2026 “about self care and self love,” and urged her followers to appreciate health, family, and friends while moving forward “with no regrets. Just love.” This positive outlook aligns with their focus on family unity despite the divorce.
The divorce proceedings are expected to be straightforward due to their uncontested agreement, allowing both to move on amicably. As public figures, they have requested privacy during this time, focusing on their family’s well-being and future endeavors. Schumer continues to be active in her career, with upcoming projects, while Fischer remains dedicated to his culinary work, ensuring that their paths forward are built on the foundation of respect and cooperation established during their marriage.
