Nashville court finalizes Kidman-Urban divorce settlement
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A Nashville, Tennessee court finalized the divorce of actress Nicole Kidman and country music singer Keith Urban in January 2026, ending their 19-year marriage. Renewed attention has focused on a behavior-based prenuptial “sobriety clause” negotiated before their June 25, 2006 wedding in Sydney, Australia. Legal documents and sources indicate Urban was to receive $600,000 to $900,000 annually from Kidman’s separate fortune for each year he remained sober and abstained from illegal drugs and alcohol. With Kidman filing for divorce in September 2025, experts estimate the clause’s cumulative value at $11 million to $17 million, against a combined wealth of about $325 million.
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Timeline
- June 25, 2006 Kidman, Urban marry in Sydney
- Late 2006 Urban completes three-month rehabilitation stay
- Late 2006 Sobriety clause begins governing marital finances
- 2010s Urban reportedly maintains long-term sobriety
- September 2025 Kidman formally files for divorce
- January 2026 Nashville court dissolves the marriage
- January 2026 Prenuptial sobriety clause details resurface
- January 2026 Experts debate enforceability of behavior clauses
Why it matters
The Kidman-Urban divorce highlights the use of behavior clauses in prenuptial agreements. If you're considering marriage, it's a reminder to discuss financial expectations openly. Legal experts can help navigate these complex issues.
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