An involved parent who makes the needs of a child the top priority will have a better chance of winning the desired amount of custody time. Involvement is demonstrated by attending to duties related to taking a child to school, helping with homework and providing medical care and transportation to extracurricular activities. Your home will need a proper sleeping area for a child as well as age-appropriate equipment like toys, games and furniture. Evidence that you have a loving relationship with a child, such as photos of you doing things together and celebrating birthdays and holidays, could go a long way to proving that you play a pivotal role in your child's life.