You've lost me with the addition of divorce court and ex wives and stuff. If you sell your story to a TV producer you might make a bundle.
A standard feature is the 'flash back' so we can understand the next fateful act the story's lead is going to take ~ so EX WIVES who look like the victim is always good. I know it's trite, but it sucks 'em in every time.
The cop gets the lead ~ hope that's OK with everyone. He wasn't a pitiful helpless pawn in this story! Thinking of introducing him a bit earlier when he comes in for a break and scarfs down a whole box of Krispy Kreme doughnuts ~ he's talking to some gal in security about how tough it is at the front gate with all these Christmas shoppers and their kids.