Hollywood was stunned when, after nearly two decades of marriage, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban officially announced their separation at the end of September 2025. What’s even more surprising than their split is what’s in the legal filings now coming to light—an agreement that reads more like a truce than a courtroom war. In divorce documents obtained by multiple outlets, the couple reportedly hashed out custody, assets, and finances in astonishing detail—while agreeing that neither would pay spousal support or child support. That’s right: despite Nicole being the primary parent and seeing their daughters more often, both stars agreed to forgo those typical financial exchanges.

What does that kind of deal say about their priorities? And how unusual is it for two of Hollywood’s most powerful figures to structure a split this way? Let’s dig into everything we know so far.

A Quiet Breakup, Loud Documents

The official announcement came on September 29, 2025: Nicole and Keith had separated after 19 years of marriage. Nicole filed for divorce the very next day, citing irreconcilable differences. Reports say Keith had already been living in a different residence in Nashville prior to the public reveal.

From the beginning, this hasn’t looked like a messy, public spectacle. Instead, the documents show a move toward privacy, with language designed to keep many details off public record. According to family law experts, that’s often the goal when high-profile couples want to minimize exposure.

Money: $100,000 a Month—and No Support

One of the most jaw-dropping revelations from the filings: both Nicole and Keith list their monthly income around $100,000. That’s just the start of what’s being called a surprisingly “clean” settlement.

In what may shock many, the documents state that neither spouse will pay spousal support or child support. That’s rare—even for wealthy couples. The reasoning? Both of them already make well above six figures, and care for all their children’s expenses independently.

For their two daughters, Sunday Rose (17) and Faith Margaret (14), Nicole will be designated as the primary residential parent. The agreement gives her the children 306 days a year, leaving 59 days for Keith.

Even though Nicole has the majority of custody time, Keith prepaid many of the major child-related costs through age 18. That includes schooling, medical, childcare, and extracurriculars.

Assets, Properties & Hidden Ownership

Another striking detail: the couple appears to have structured much of their real estate and holdings in trusts, LLCs, and separate entities—insulating them from typical claims in divorce. The filings indicate that properties, trusts, and business assets remain separate unless otherwise noted.

Their portfolio is expansive and global. They own homes and interests across the U.S., Australia, and more:

Their main home in Nashville, including a large farm and amenities.
A Beverly Hills residence
A Sydney penthouse and Australian estate
A New York duplex and Manhattan apartment

Because these assets are held in separate trusts and LLCs, they won’t need to be divided in court unless explicitly incorporated into the agreement. That’s a rare level of upfront separation in such high-net-worth divorces.

Custody, Holidays, and Parenting Terms

The divorce documents go further than most, even down to holiday splits and logistics. Here’s how the parenting schedule is outlined:

Keith will have the children alternate weekends during both school year and summer.
He’ll have Father’s Day every year.
Nicole will have Easter and Mother’s Day.
Spring break will alternate each year.
Christmas will alternate: Kidman has the odd years, and in even years they split the time.

Another noteworthy clause: they’re required to take a “course for divorced parents” within two months of finalizing the agreement. They also promise not to speak negatively about each other and to encourage the girls’ love for both parents.

Behind the Settlement: What It Suggests

This settlement isn’t just legal terms. It hints at deeper dynamics and decisions:

1. Privacy by design

Many celebrity divorces are messy because settlements are filed publicly. Nicole and Keith seem to have aimed for a private, negotiated outcome, keeping as much off the public record as possible. Experts say that’s often a priority for figures who want to protect their reputations.

2. Financial independence & mutual respect

By waiving spousal and child support, they’re acknowledging each other’s earning power. Neither is relying on the other in the future. That’s a statement of equality in financial terms—not something every couple, celebrity or not, can negotiate successfully.

3. The cost of “no drama”

A settlement like this minimizes public battles, but it also means the public sees less of the emotional backstory. What tensions, resentments, or regrets lie behind the clean lines won’t be visible—intentionally or otherwise.

4. Trust structures as shields

Using trusts and LLCs to compartmentalize property is smart, but it also makes it harder for one party to challenge ownership. It’s an advanced strategy that gives each side more control.

Possible Pitfalls & Critics’ Views

No settlement is perfect. Some critics and legal watchers point out:

Is it fair to Nicole? She’s getting the majority of custody—306 days a year, yet won’t receive child support. Many wonder if giving up that financial safety net was wise.
Complex ownership may hide assets. If properties are locked in trusts or LLCs, the fine print could contain clauses that favor one party in surprising ways.
The emotional toll is hidden. While the agreement seems calm, no document fully captures heartbreak, trust broken, or grief over lost dreams.
What if circumstances change? Contracts usually include clauses for material changes—if one parent’s financial situation changes drastically, what then?

A New Chapter Begins

With the agreement largely settled, the public narrative now shifts to how Nicole and Keith move forward—not just as divorcees, but as co-parents, public figures, and individuals with their own futures. Nicole in her acting career, and Keith in touring and music, must navigate this transformation under the media spotlight.

One thing is clear: they’ve chosen structure over spectacle, protection over spectacle, and a private separation over a televised courtroom drama.