Comedian and actor Amy Schumer has filed for divorce from her husband, chef Chris Fischer, officially beginning legal proceedings to end their seven-year marriage. The filing, which occurred on Tuesday, Jan. 6, was confirmed by New York County court records and comes weeks after Schumer publicly addressed their separation in December. The couple, who have a six-year-old son, announced their intention to focus on co-parenting and mutual respect during this transition.

Schumer previously addressed the split in a candid Instagram post on Dec. 12, writing, “Chris and I have made the difficult decision to end our marriage after 7 years.” They added, “We love each other very much and will continue to focus on raising our son. We would appreciate people respecting our privacy at this time.” Schumer ended her message with, “Warmly and complete love and respect! Family forever.” The post has since been removed.

Sources close to the former couple described the separation as mutually respectful and conflict-free. An insider told People The magazine said there was “nothing ugly” between them, adding, “It’s an amicable split. They’re just finalizing some things.”

The divorce decision came after a period of public speculation and mixed signals on social media. In early November, Schumer posted an Instagram Story about Hulu’s divorce-lawyer drama everything is fairAdding the comment, “Chris and I are still married.” Around the same time, another insider said, “They are privately working through the usual issues that arise between couples in long-term marriages. They are both committed to the relationship.”

By December 1st, Schumer addressed rumors about her relationship Sharing personal health updates. She said, “Whatever happens to me and Chris has nothing to do with weight loss or autism,” adding, “Fingers crossed we make it through. He’s the best.” The statement offered a glimpse of the couple’s efforts to deal with their challenges privately.

As 2026 began, Schumer shared her intentions for the year in a January 4 Instagram post, focusing on “self care and self love” and encouraging others to “appreciate our health, our family, our friends, and have the best year of our lives. Move forward with no regrets. Just love.”

Amy Schumer, 44, and Chris Fischer, 45, were married on February 13, 2018, in a private ceremony that attracted significant attention. The couple welcomed their son, Gene, in May 2019, and kept their family life largely out of the public eye during their marriage.

Now that divorce proceedings are underway, both Schumer and Fischer are focusing on maintaining a positive relationship as co-parents.