wicked SM, the money isn't the issue. A whole year with no contact is a huge problem. If I remember your case correctly, don't the two of you live next door to each other?
Forget the money issues and take the mother to court for contact. This is ridiculous. What kind of a moronic judge would give SOLE custody to an alienating parent???? These judges are like the "physicians" who used to "bleed" their patients. They do more harm than good.