Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban: A Quiet End to a Long Marriage

Official Divorce Granted in Nashville

A judge in Nashville, Tennessee, officially ended the 19-year marriage of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban on Tuesday. The couple had already resolved all financial and child-related matters, leading to an uncontested divorce.

Details of the Divorce

• No Court Appearance: Neither Kidman nor Urban attended the court hearing, as all agreements were pre-arranged.
• Filing Date: Kidman filed for divorce in September, surprising many but indicating prior planning.
• Legal Settlement: All legal matters were settled on the same day the divorce was filed.
• Tennessee Law: Couples with children must wait 90 days before the divorce is finalized. Kidman and Urban have two teenage daughters.
• Reason for Divorce: The couple cited "irreconcilable differences" in their divorce papers.

Custody and Financial Arrangements

• Primary Custody: Kidman will be the primary caregiver for their daughters, who will continue living in Nashville.
• Financial Agreement: No child or spousal support will be paid. Assets and finances will be split equally.

Relationship Timeline

• Meeting and Marriage: Kidman and Urban met in Los Angeles in 2005 and married in Sydney the following year.
• Public Appearances: They were frequently seen together at high-profile events, including the Oscars and country music awards.
• Previous Marriages: This was Urban's first marriage and Kidman's second. Kidman was previously married to Tom Cruise and has two older children with him.