Chuck Liddell accuses ex-wife of abducting daughter

UFC legend Chuck Liddell has filed an emergency custody order in Los Angeles County, alleging his ex-wife Heidi Northcott abducted their 14-year-old daughter Guinevere just before the first day of high school and seeking sole physical custody until a hearing. He claims Northcott moved the teen to Orange County against court orders and tried to relocate both children to Newport Beach, prompting concerns about Guinevere’s education and volleyball team placement. Liddell also accuses Northcott of ignoring custody Orders, halting use of the court-approved co-parenting app, and using the children as messengers, which he says has caused instability for Guinevere and her 13-year-old brother Charlie. Northcott denies the abduction, saying Guinevere asked to be with her and accusing Liddell of obsessively trying to control the family post-divorce, which was finalized in April 2025 after a lengthy process. The dispute escalates as a court hearing to determine custody — with Liddell requesting sole physical custody of both children and monitored visitation for Northcott — looms amid ongoing legal tension and public scrutiny. Courts have scheduled or referenced hearings and filings in multiple outlets, reflecting a highly public custody battle involving the former UFC champion and his ex-wife.