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Our final judgement does not allow for me to petition for more time until she turns 5.  She just turned 3.  Apparently I have to prove myself before I can be awarded more time.  To date, I have done nothing which would indicate I am not capable of caring for my daughter, other than it was I who left.  She is extremely bitter, even though she remarried after 6 months.  I want  the court recognizes that I am doing everything I can to secure a healthy balanced relationship with my daughter, which is why my companion suggested a routine such as church, which HUGE in my daughters mothers life.  Having so little extracurricular time with my daughter, it is difficult to involve her in classes  or organized activities.  My weekday schedule with her is different every other week.

While I was awarded the standard custody time with my daughter my plans are to petition the court for additional time when she turns five.  While I have time with my daughter, it is not enough to make the impact I would like.  My ex wife is extremely religious, I however am not.  Would it be in my best interest to become involved in a church or would it be sufficient to get her involved in other activities, such as helping at a shelter?