In a significant development in one of Hollywood's most enduring marriages, Nicole Kidman has formally requested to become the primary residential parent for the couple's two teenage daughters as her divorce from country music star Keith Urban proceeds through the Nashville court system.
Custody Arrangements for Teen Daughters
The Oscar-winning actress filed legal documents seeking primary physical custody of Sunday Rose, 15, and Faith Margaret, 13, while outlining a detailed co-parenting schedule that would see both parents maintaining active roles in their children's lives. The filing emphasises the importance of both parents remaining involved in major decisions concerning the girls' upbringing.
Unique Co-Parenting Provisions
Among the more distinctive requests in the filing is a clause addressing the potential for new romantic partners to be introduced to the children. The proposed agreement would require both Kidman and Urban to provide each other with written notice before any new partner meets their daughters, demonstrating their commitment to protecting the children during this transitional period.
Additional provisions include maintaining the family's established religious practices and ensuring both parents have access to the children's educational and medical records. The comprehensive parenting plan reflects the couple's dedication to creating stability for their daughters despite the marital separation.
Nashville Divorce Proceedings
The divorce documents were filed in Davidson County, Tennessee, where the couple maintained their primary family residence. Kidman cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the marriage dissolution, with the date of separation listed as June 2024.
Notably, the filing includes a request for spousal support, though specific financial details remain confidential within the sealed documents. Both parties have retained high-profile legal representation for what appears to be an amicable yet carefully negotiated separation.
A Look Back at Their Relationship
Kidman and Urban married in June 2006 in a lavish ceremony in Sydney, Australia, creating one of entertainment's most prominent cross-industry partnerships. Their 18-year marriage was frequently described as one of Hollywood's strongest unions, with both stars often speaking publicly about their commitment to making their relationship work despite demanding careers.
The couple welcomed Sunday Rose in 2008 and Faith Margaret via surrogate in 2010. Both children have been largely shielded from public view, with the couple making conscious efforts to provide them with as normal an upbringing as possible despite their parents' global fame.
As the legal process continues, sources close to the family indicate that both Kidman and Urban remain focused on co-parenting their daughters with minimal disruption to their lives.
