Paul Greene's character is disillusioned by "divorce law" but wants to do "family law" as it apparently brings people together. Family law is not about bringing people together. It's about divorce, custody, division of property and even preparing marital contracts to protect people in the event of divorce.
In the first part of the movie, Shep is leading a hike and as his group approaches a break spot, he advised everyone to take a rest and re-hydrate. None of the 10 or so people on he hike has any hiking gear or water with them at all. It stands out as very odd.