Nicole Kidman Seeks Primary Custody in Divorce from Keith Urban

After nearly 19 years of marriage, Nicole Kidman has filed for divorce from Keith Urban, formally requesting to be designated the primary residential parent of their two daughters, Sunday Rose (17) and Faith Margaret (14). According to court documents reported by People, the parenting agreement proposes that the children spend 306 days per year with Kidman and 59 days with Urban.

The filing includes provisions aimed at promoting co-parenting civility, with both parties agreeing not to speak negatively about one another in front of the children and to support their relationships with both parents. A joint decision-making structure is also outlined for key matters such as education and healthcare, though each parent will make day-to-day decisions while the children are in their care.

Reports suggest that Kidman was surprised by the separation, which Urban is believed to have initiated earlier this year. Sources claim he moved out of their Nashville home over the summer and acquired his own residence, while Kidman focused on maintaining stability for their daughters during his absence.

Both Kidman and Urban signed the parenting plan—he on August 29, and she on September 6. The petition reportedly waives spousal support and confirms that Urban has prepaid child support.

While the couple has not publicly addressed the filing or specific reasons for their separation, speculation has emerged around factors such as the death of Kidman’s mother in 2024, demanding work schedules, and rumored tension over Kidman’s recent acting roles.

Despite the personal challenges, the legal filing emphasizes the couple’s shared intent to keep their daughters’ well-being at the center of this transition, continuing their long-standing focus on family even as they go their separate ways.