Legal Question in Family Law in Colorado

Safety first. If you and/or your son are in physical danger, get out. Whether that means going out of state to family or finding a safe house here, your safety is the first priority. While I cannot speak to the circumstances that led to having the TPO denied, do file a police report. Within your legal separation action, you may also be able to get a temporary order that allows you and your son to remain in the house. Unfortunately, that may take a little time. Was your spouse in rehab as part of probation? If so, you may be able to have him arrested for violation of his probation. This would be a temporary solution for you, merely buying you a little more time to accomplish the bigger task of getting the situation in front of a family court judge. In the mean time, keep a journal of such things, with dates and details of what he did (i.e. got drunk, passed out, slammed his fist through the wall, etc.). It will prove useful in your family law case. Remember that this answer is necessarily somewhat general and is not a substitute for consulting with an attorney about the specific facts of your case. There may be other options or restraints, depending upon the specific facts. Above all, keep yourself and your son safe.