Nicole Kidman Wins Custody in Divorce from Keith Urban
Nicole Kidman has filed for divorce from Keith Urban after 19 years. She will be the primary custodian of their two daughters, with specific visitation rights for Urban.
Nicole Kidman files for divorce
Primary custody awarded to Kidman
Urban has visitation rights
No shared assets reported
No alimony payments stipulated
Existing financial arrangements addressed
Nicole Kidman filed for divorce from Keith Urban in Tennessee on September 30, 2025, ending their 19-year marriage. The couple negotiated a private settlement before the filing. Tennessee courts will retain jurisdiction over any future custody disputes.[1][2][3][4]
Parenting Plan and Custody Schedule
The court designated Kidman as the primary residential parent of their daughters, Sunday Rose (17) and Faith Margaret (14). The permanent parenting plan specifies:[5][6]
Time Period
Kidman
Urban
Annual days with child
306 days
59 days
Weekend schedule
—
Every other weekend, Sat 10 a.m.–Sun 6 p.m.
Thanksgiving
Alternates yearly
Alternates yearly
Christmas
Odd-numbered years
Even-numbered years
Mother’s Day
Always
—
Father’s Day
—
Always
Easter
Always
—
Spring break
Even-numbered years
Odd-numbered years
No ongoing child support is required; Urban pre-paid his share of childcare, private school, and extracurricular expenses through each daughter’s majority and high school graduation.[7][8]
Division of Real Estate and Financial Assets
Kidman and Urban own residences in Nashville, Beverly Hills, New York City, Portugal, and Australia through trusts and limited liability companies; none are titled individually. Under their settlement:[9]
Trust and LLC-held property: Each retains assets allocated by trust and operating agreements, free from the other’s claims.
Reward points: Hotel, airline, and credit-card points remain with the registered individual.
Personal property: Household furnishings, vehicles, artwork, and personal items were divided by mutual consent. Clothing and jewelry remain separate property.
Alimony and spousal support: Both parties waived all claims.
Asset Category
Allocation Method
Real estate
Trust/LLC agreements
Reward points
Individual accounts
Furnishings and art
Mutual division
Clothing and jewelry
Separate property
Alimony/support claims
Waived
Income and Financial Capacity
Both Kidman and Urban earn over $100 000 monthly and hold substantial separate assets, ensuring they can support their daughters during custodial periods. The agreement mandates a co-parenting seminar within 60 days of filing to foster effective communication.
Conduct and Co-Parenting Commitments
The settlement includes non-disparagement and co-parenting clauses. Both will refrain from negative public statements and will encourage Sunday and Faith to maintain loving relationships with each parent.
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