Payments Module

The Payments module records money received on a matter and connects payment activity to fees, settlements, and accounting review.

When to Use Payments

Use a payment record when your firm receives funds that need to be tracked against a matter, settlement, invoice, or ledger balance.

Common examples:

  • Settlement payments
  • Client payments
  • Reimbursements
  • Offline payments recorded after check, cash, or credit-card processing

Recording a Payment

  1. Open the matter or accounting area where payments are managed.
  2. Click Add Payment.
  3. Confirm the payment type and amount.
  4. Add reference details such as check number or notes when needed.
  5. Save the payment.

When payment is started from a settlement or ledger balance, FluentCase may prefill the remaining amount due.

Payment Review

Review payments alongside time entries, expenses, settlements, and invoices so the matter financial picture stays consistent.

If a payment was entered incorrectly, follow your firm’s permissions and accounting policy before editing or deleting it.