Divorce filing details and timeline
Nicole Kidman filed for divorce from Keith Urban in a Nashville court on Tuesday, ending their 19-year marriage. The divorce petition cites marital difficulties and irreconcilable differences and requests a dissolution of marriage, along with a comprehensive parenting plan. Under Tennessee law, the divorce cannot be finalized for at least 90 days, giving the couple and the court time to finalize arrangements.
The filing also notes a formal parenting plan designed to govern the couple’s two daughters as the split proceeds through the courts. The plan emphasizes maintaining a loving, stable, and nurturing environment for the children even as their parents live separately and aims to minimize disruption to their lives in Nashville.
Custody and parenting plan
The documents set out a custody arrangement in which Kidman would be the primary residential parent for the couple’s daughters, ages 17 and 14. The proposed schedule allocates 306 days per year with Kidman and 59 days with Urban. The agreement stresses that both parents should encourage continued affection and cohesion within the family, and it calls on each parent to avoid speaking ill of the other to the children. The girls have lived in Nashville, and the filing does not indicate any planned relocation for the children.
Signatures and timeline of the agreement
Records show a staged process in which Urban signed the parenting plan on August 29, followed by Kidman on September 6. The timing suggests the divorce talks were well underway for more than a month prior to the filing. While the public statements from both camps were limited, the filings provide a clear framework that the couple hopes to implement during and after the separation.
Financials and asset division
The filings indicate that both parties earn upward of $100,000 per month and that neither will require childcare or spousal support. The dissolution plan contemplates a roughly equal division of joint assets, with each keeping assets titled in their own name, including copyrights and royalties tied to their artistic work. This approach reflects their long careers in film and music and the significant assets accumulated over nearly two decades of partnership.
Background and context
Born and raised in Australia, Kidman and Urban met in 2005 at a Los Angeles event honoring Australians and married the following year in Sydney. Kidman, now 58, has built a multifaceted career across film and television, while Urban, 57, has been a leading country music star with multiple Grammys. The couple has long been a fixture on red carpets and at major industry events, including Kidman’s AFI recognition and Urban’s public support during challenging times in his past. Their marriage, once celebrated as a high-profile cross-genre partnership, faced personal strains in the years leading up to the divorce filing.
Public statements and next steps
Representatives for Kidman and Urban did not respond to requests for comment on the filing. While the couple rarely spoke publicly about every challenge, past interviews underscored that they valued partnership and resilience in the face of life’s pressures. Notably, Kidman has previously spoken about rejecting the idea of a perfect couple, a sentiment that aligns with her more recent emphasis on navigating real-life complexities rather than chasing idealized narratives.
The divorce process will proceed through the Tennessee court system, and a final decree is expected only after the mandatory waiting period. Fans and industry observers will be watching how the couple’s professional responsibilities intersect with the personal changes now unfolding.
What this means for fans and the industry
As two persistent forces in entertainment, Kidman and Urban have shaped film, television, and music for years. The divorce marks a significant personal chapter while underscoring the ongoing evolution of celebrity partnerships under public scrutiny. Expect continued coverage as new details emerge about custody arrangements, asset divisions, and any potential settlements that may arise during the proceedings.
