Legal Question in Family Law in Michigan

I live in the state of Michigan and I have 50/50 joint custody of my 3 year old daughter however one night I was advise that she was cut with a knife by her mother demonstrating how and telling a story more about what was going on, I had contacted the other parent to find out more about what happened however I was only told "she has a vivid imagination" which then lead me to contacting CPS to inquire if I should be concerned or not.

There was a straight linear laceration about 1 inch above our daughters knee. After a face to face interview with CPS I have taken the child to get a medical exam as required by CPS. Statements from our child was given as followed:

1. The CPS reporter was given a statement and watched a recorded video of my child stating what happened.

2. At the hospital my daughter clearly explained that her mother cut her with a knife showing a cutting motion, where I was advised for a follow-up required by CPS.

3. At the follow-up appointment another recorded statement of what happen was presented by my daughter, I was also introduced to a child abuse specialist who recommended contacting CPS to temporary stop custody until the investigation was resolved, and lastly I was given a list of children therapist to take my child.

4. Once I contacted my CPS worker which stated the child did not give a statement so there was no need to stop visitation. (However the statements recorded by the physicians are in my records collected from the hospital)

After the CPS worker determination I found out the case was not supported by a preponderance of evidence. Please help guide me with any information or assistance possible.

Thanks,

Brandon

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