Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's Divorce Papers Detail Custody Agreement and Parenting Arrangements

Following initial reports of the couple's separation, with details divulging how Keith Urban moved out of their family home, one of the two pulled the final trigger to end their marriage.

After years of glitzy red carpets, golden love songs, and a seemingly bulletproof Hollywood romance... It's over. And this time, there's no coming back.

According to People, who obtained divorce court documents in October 2025, the once-inseparable duo, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, reached an agreement regarding custody and co-parenting of their two daughters, aged 15 and 17.

Nicole Kidman Gets the Kids for More Days a Year than Keith Urban

Per the terms outlined in the court documents, Kidman became the role of primary residential parent to their daughters.

The arrangement granted the Oscar-winning actress a total of 306 days of custody per year, while Urban would get 59 days with the girls — a division that significantly skewed in favor of Kidman, who now holds more than five times the custodial time as her estranged husband.

But in a show of public harmony, both parents agreed to jointly make major decisions about the girls' lives. And despite the lopsided parenting time, no monthly child support payments would be exchanged.

Instead, Keith was said to have prepaid all of his child support obligations, fulfilling that responsibility under what was described in the documents as an "other" financial arrangement. The specifics of that agreement remained private, but the gesture suggested a mutual desire to streamline financial matters with minimal contention.

A Vow of Respect and Civility

And it seems they're determined to avoid explosive drama — at least publicly. Further demonstrating a united front in the face of their split, Nicole and Keith pledged to uphold a standard of mutual respect in co-parenting.

As part of the agreement, neither would speak negatively about the other — or their respective family members — in front of their daughters.

In other words, no mudslinging, no tabloid wars — just carefully managed co-parenting. Additionally, both parents were expected to actively foster a positive relationship between the girls and the other parent, ensuring each child feels equally loved and supported within both households.

Nicole Celebrates Urban on Father's Day

Nine months after those terms were finalized, Nicole put that spirit of cooperation on public display. On June 21, 2026, the 59-year-old actress marked Father's Day with a short message on social media. The words were brief, but two accompanying photos caught the attention of fans almost immediately.

The first image showed Nicole as a little girl being held by her father, Antony Kidman. In the candid photograph, Antony smiles toward the camera while carrying his daughter outside what appears to be a residential building.

Nicole has occasionally paid tribute to her late father over the years. Antony, an Australian psychologist and academic, died in 2014.

The second photograph featured Keith Urban alongside their two daughters, Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret. Unlike a red-carpet appearance, the image captured a quieter family moment at home.

"Happy Father's Day to all the fathers," Nicole wrote in her post. Aside from the greeting, Nicole did not add any further explanation to the post.

The tribute may have looked like a simple Father's Day message, but the timing of the post added another layer to the conversation.

Why the Father's Day Post Drew Extra Attention

Nicole's Father's Day tribute arrived months after the end of her marriage to Keith. On September 30, 2025, Nicole filed for divorce from Keith in Nashville, citing irreconcilable differences.

Court documents confirmed that the date of filing was also the date of their separation, marking the end of a 19-year union. This marks Nicole's second divorce. She was previously married to actor Tom Cruise from 1990 to 2001.

The split from Keith sent shockwaves through the entertainment world.

A source close to the couple told People that Nicole "didn't want this" and had been "fighting to save the marriage." Her sister, Antonia Kidman, and the wider Kidman family rallied around her in the immediate aftermath.

A second source, however, told the outlet that those closest to Keith believed the breakup had been coming for some time. The two had reportedly already been living apart well before the official filing.

Nicole's Father's Day Message Prompted a Range of Responses

On Facebook, some readers discussed the post and shared their interpretations. A viewer wrote, "She never mentions her adopted children ever and that's really weird to me sorry."

Another stated, "👏👏 as it should be. Leave hurt and hostility behind." A third shared, "She doesnt [sic] love him anymore. She was just showing respect."

In a separate discussion, someone else joked, "They confusing me like bunny [sic] and Jelly Roll!"

Another commented, "Divorce or not, he's still their father. Good on them!" while someone else remarked, "Sweet. Just as his birthday acknowledgement was to her. That's the way to do it. Good on both of them! 👏🏽"

Nicole's tribute for both men came just a day after another social media post involving the former couple.

The Tribute Wasn't the Only Post That Got Attention

On June 20, Keith publicly acknowledged Nicole's birthday on Facebook. The brief post drew attention online, with some readers focusing on the wording of the message while others saw it as a thoughtful gesture.

The timing of the two posts led to additional discussion, with some social media users weighing in on both exchanges.

On Facebook, a different viewer joked, "It's like when the ex gets on the 🍻🍸 the night before and you wake up to missed calls and messages 🤣🤣 we all been there 🤗🙈 HB Nicole....."

Another person simply wrote, "WELL.... That was weird...." A separate commenter speculated about Urban's wording, saying, "Using her middle name may be his form of sarcasm."

Others viewed the message more positively. "Awww, that was sweet of an ex to send a sweet birthday greeting. Good for you, KU!" one fan remarked.

Another reader shared, "That's very sweet. No matter what. It's beautiful. You're an awesome dude Keith. Always have been. Happy Birthday Nicole! 🎂💫💗"

Their Daughters Were Reportedly Struggling With the Split

According to Page Six, citing a Daily Mail report, the former couple's daughters, Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret, sided with Nicole following the split. An insider claimed the girls were "completely team Nicole" and viewed Keith as responsible for the breakup.

The source also alleged that Keith was "really distraught" by the situation and struggling with the strain in his relationship with his daughters.

The Final Nail in the Coffin

While the parenting agreement painted a picture of civility and collaboration, the court documents also underscored a more decisive truth behind the couple's split: Nicole Kidman was the one to officially bring their marriage to an end.

According to TMZ, the celebrated actress filed for divorce, effectively pulling the trigger on the separation and setting the legal process in motion.

Kidman's decisive legal move now casts earlier whispers of trouble in a far more telling light. Long before the official paperwork was filed, reports initially announced that the couple had separated.

Social media exploded in disbelief after news broke that one of the entertainment world's most enduring power couples had separated after 19 years of marriage.

Reactions flooded social media with disbelief and sadness as the story spread. "I did not see this coming. They seemed so in love with each other," one netizen posted.

A second expressed the same sentiment, saying the separation was unexpected because they had such a beautiful and solid marriage. "This is the post I never wanted to see 😢," a third shared.

Some netizens insisted they had long predicted trouble, pointing to Kidman's recent on-screen roles as a possible source of strain. "With all those insane movies she's been making lately Iam not surprised…[sic]" someone else observed.

Another remarked, "Watching the last couple of movies she's made I don't blame him. Specially Baby Girl [sic]." A different commenter chimed in, "I figured that was coming with the way her last couple of movies have been."

Others were more emotional, saying, "Praying, they can work out their differences." One heartbroken commenter stated, "So sad for the children 💜."

What Reports Had to Say About the News

According to TMZ on September 29, 2025, the couple has been living apart since early summer, when sources revealed Urban quietly moved out of their Nashville home and into a separate residence.

The report painted a painful picture of a marriage unraveling — and not by mutual decision. As to why, a source claimed Urban initiated the separation, catching those close to the couple off guard.

"She didn't want this...She has been fighting to save the marriage," a source told People. Kidman, who is now living with their two children, has been doing her best to keep things stable for the family since he left.

In recent months, however, there have been subtle signs of strain — and increasing public tension. While the pair maintained a united front in past appearances, more recent moments suggested a shift behind the scenes.

Back in July, Urban abruptly ended a live interview after being asked about Kidman's recent acting roles involving intimate scenes. The moment unfolded during a segment on Australia's Mix 102.3 radio show "Hayley & Max in the Morning," where he was promoting his High and Alive World Tour.

According to Radio Today, co-host Max Burford questioned Urban about how he felt seeing his wife in steamy scenes with younger male co-stars, including Zac Efron.

What began as lighthearted banter took a sharp turn as Urban's team immediately disconnected the call without any explanation. The hosts were left stunned. "Oh...why has that happened? What's just happened here?" Burford asked.

"Did he just hang up on us?" co-host Hayley Pearson questioned, later adding that she had expected the situation and believed they had "upset him." Buford said, "I thought we were vibing with Keith," but Pearson replied, "He doesn't like talking about his wife...because it's private...He hates us."

After the interview was cut short, Pearson said she had never experienced a guest hanging up during a live segment before. She appeared frustrated that the question had upset Urban. Burford responded by questioning why she hadn't stopped him from asking it if she expected a negative reaction.

A Swoonworthy Anniversary Post from Nicole Kidman, and Silence from Keith Urban

Despite the reported tensions, Kidman publicly marked their wedding anniversary on June 26, sharing a black-and-white photo on Instagram in which she's seen embracing Urban. Her caption reads, "Happy Anniversary Baby ❤️ @KeithUrban."

In contrast, Urban made no public acknowledgment of the milestone. His Instagram page at the time focused solely on his music — featuring live performance shots, promotional content, and behind-the-scenes glimpses from the road.

The singer's final post featuring Kidman was dated May 9, when the couple appeared together after the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards, where he received the prestigious Triple Crown Award. In the photo, Urban is seen smiling while holding the award, with Kidman seated beside him in the car.

Urban's caption expresses, "TRIPLE CROWN !!! it was a surreal feeling and truly humbling honor to be recognized at the @acmawards last night, and a triple-sized, massive thank you to @megmoroney, @chrisstapleton, and @brothersosborne for your insanely inspired performances last night during the show. I LOVED every second of it !!!"

Just over a year prior, in April 2024, Kidman spoke about their relationship during an interview with People magazine for its 50th anniversary issue.

When the interviewer mentioned her support system, she responded, "They're just lovely people and I'm so lucky that I have Keith, who's just my love, my deep, deep love." The couple, who wed in 2006, were frequently seen showing affection at public events.