What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? IL - last month I was in court from being summoned by a dental office for payment on my daughter's bill. Her mother forged my name on the documents authorizing the work, and responsibility for payment. I went to court and showed the document, and now have to re-appear in court next month. I'm being told that I will probably have to pay this bill due to the Family Expense Act. I had no knowledge of this bill, nor did I authorize any services. I've learned that the services performed were merely preventitive dental care. Am I going to be stuck paying this? The mother filed BK, which is why they came after me.