Dylan Dreyer files for divorce, ends 12-year marriage after separation

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• 🔥 Quick Facts
• Love Turned to Friendship: Dylan Dreyer’s Candid Divorce Revelation
• Announcing the Split: How Dylan Told Her Instagram Followers
• Co-Parenting with Love: How Dylan and Brian Are Raising Calvin, Oliver, and Russell
• Who Is Brian Fichera? Understanding Dylan’s Ex-Husband
• What Does This Mean for Dylan Dreyer’s Future at NBC Today?
  • Sources

Dylan Dreyer just filed for divorce, ending her 12-year marriage to Brian Fichera. The Today show meteorologist submitted the paperwork on March 10, months after announcing their separation last summer. She revealed a stunning detail about the split that changes how she sees their future together.

Love Turned to Friendship: Dylan Dreyer’s Candid Divorce Revelation

Dylan Dreyer shocked fans when she revealed what led to her and Brian Fichera deciding to separate. In November, during an appearance on Today with Jenna and Friends, she opened up about accepting that certain things broke in their marriage. Instead of remaining bitter, she chose a different path forward.

“And I can be a better friend than a wife,” she said candidly on-air. The meteorologist explained that she and Fichera no longer hold grudges because they’ve accepted their marriage’s broken pieces. As friends, they show each other more grace and compassion.

Announcing the Split: How Dylan Told Her Instagram Followers

In July 2025, Dreyer took to Instagram to share news of their separation with followers who had watched her family grow over years. She wrote that she and Brian made the decision “a few months ago” to separate. She emphasized that they “began as friends, and we will remain the closest of friends.”

“Most importantly, we will continue to co-parent our three wonderful boys together with nothing but love and respect for one another,” she declared. A source told PEOPLE at the time that the couple remain best friends and are fully committed to putting their three children first, no matter the circumstances ahead.

Co-Parenting with Love: How Dylan and Brian Are Raising Calvin, Oliver, and Russell

Despite the divorce filing, Dylan and Brian remain focused on their sons. She has explained how they communicate with the children about the separation, ensuring the kids understand their love never changed. The approach prioritizes emotional security and stability in their daily lives.

Detail	Information
Marriage Year	October 2012
Separation Announced	July 2025 on Instagram
Divorce Filed	March 10, 2026
Dylan’s Age	44 years old

When speaking to her oldest son, Calvin, she asked him what a family is. He responded, “It’s a group of people that love each other.” Dylan then explained that their family will always love and support each other, even though mommy and daddy work better as friends than as husband and wife. The children don’t focus on titles or labels, she noted.

“We began as friends, and we will remain the closest of friends. Most importantly, we will continue to co-parent our three wonderful boys together with nothing but love and respect for one another.”

— Dylan Dreyer, NBC’s Today Show Co-Host

Who Is Brian Fichera? Understanding Dylan’s Ex-Husband

Brian Fichera is a respected NBC News producer and freelance cameraman who has worked alongside Dylan in the media world. He grew up in Easton, Massachusetts, about an hour outside of Boston. The couple met through their work in television and shared a deep connection for over a decade.

Despite the divorce filing, sources close to the couple confirm they remain on excellent terms. Fichera continues to be deeply involved in their sons’ lives. The focus remains on maintaining their friendship while raising Calvin, Oliver, and Russell with unwavering support and care moving forward into this new chapter.

What Does This Mean for Dylan Dreyer’s Future at NBC Today?

Fans wonder whether Dylan’s divorce will impact her role on NBC’s Today show. She remains an integral part of the weather and lifestyle segments. The meteorologist has demonstrated resilience in balancing her high-profile career with family responsibilities throughout the separation and divorce process.

Dreyer has been transparent with audiences about navigating this transition, using her platform to normalize co-parenting and redefining relationships after divorce. Her candid approach has resonated with viewers facing similar challenges. Moving forward, she continues to focus on her career, her children, and this new friendship-based partnership with Brian.

Sources

• PEOPLE – Confirmed Dylan Dreyer’s divorce filing details and timeline with exclusive interviews
• NBC Today Show – Coverage of Dylan’s on-air discussion about separation and co-parenting insights
• USA Today – Reporting on the official divorce paperwork submission and family developments