Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban Divorce Update: Custody Terms, Financials & ‘Irreconcilable Differences’
After 19 years of marriage, actress Nicole Kidman filed for a divorce, citing “irreconcilable differences.”
Kidman (58) officially submitted her divorce petition against Urban (57) on Sept. 30, listing irreconcilable differences as the grounds for the separation. People was able to view the court records, revealing that the couple finalized a parenting agreement in advance. Urban signed it on Aug. 29 and Kidman on Sept. 6, which outlined custody terms for their two daughters. In the agreement, Kidman is identified as the primary residential parent, giving her the majority of the parenting time while Urban receives limited custody days. The outlet further noted that both actors agreed to forgo spousal and child support, suggesting that the main focus of the split centers on parenting responsibilities rather than financial disputes.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s Divorce Grounds
Court documents reveal that Nicole Kidman cited irreconcilable differences as the official reason for ending her marriage to Keith Urban. While the filings use standard legal language, reports indicate that the couple had been living apart since the early summer of 2025, with Kidman remaining in their primary home and Urban relocating to another residence in Nashville. Sources close to the actress suggest that she had hoped to preserve the relationship but ultimately felt that she could not overcome the ongoing marital difficulties. Media outlets have also pointed to long-standing strains, including Urban’s past struggles with addiction and unverified rumors of outside relationships. However, these claims were not mentioned in the legal paperwork.
Nicole Kidman’s Career Pushes Forward Amid Divorce
Kidman’s Lioness was renewed for a third season, and additional projects are scheduled, including movies and TV shows set to release in 2026.
According to a source, the actress recently completed filming on the long-awaited sequel to the 1998 classic, Practical Magic, as well as work on the upcoming series Margo’s Got Money Troubles and Scarpetta. She is also preparing for the long-awaited return of Big Little Lies.