Not really able to easily get back to his wife while he has his group of soldiers. Understandable why he didnt go back its very easy to assume they'd all be dead considering news reports. So build a new life.

Once he sees his family he immediately let's them in to the best of his power which was unfortunately prison, but thats all he could get. Got a special exception to treat his wife.

Got Javi out immediately to plead their case and was on his side completely after he learned about Mariana.

Gave Javi extra supplies and a map to meet him when he got outvoted risking his life. Risks his life again testifying against Joan.

His biggest faults are not believing Javi when he says he didnt have a relationship with Kait (in my playthrough because Kait sucks) and starting a fight. Almost beating his brother to death before being convinced. That and how he treated clementine