Family Activity Codes

When manually entering time in LiraDocs, using Activity Codes can save valuable time by reducing the need to repeatedly enter the same types of activities. Activity Codes are especially helpful in Family Law matters, streamlining the billing process.

If you’re new to LiraDocs, here are some best practices for using Activity Codes and AutoTime. While AutoTime automatically captures activity, Activity Codes can help further manage your time entries. If you need assistance or aren’t sure which codes to use, you can reach out to your Account Manager.

Activity Code Examples for Family Law

Time-Based Activity Codes

• PRVUP: Prove Up Hearing – Used for court appearances. Default rates can be set based on staff hourly fees.
• TCFCL: Telephone Call From Client – Record phone calls received from clients, with space for detailed notes.
• TCTCL: Telephone Call To Client – Track calls made to clients, with space for notes.
• RRD: Received and Reviewed Discovery – Use this for reviewing discovery documents.
• SETTC: Settlement Conference – Track time spent in settlement discussions.
• PRETC: Pre-Trial Conference – Time spent preparing or attending pre-trial conferences.
• COURT: Appeared in Court – Use for court appearances and provide additional details in the description.
• PPLAN: Drafted Parenting Plan – Track time spent drafting or reviewing parenting plans.
• MSA: Drafted Marital Settlement Agreement – Used for new drafts, edits, or reviews of marital settlement agreements.

Fee Activity Codes

• UNCTD: Uncontested Divorce Flat Fee – Used for flat fee billing in uncontested divorces without children or property disputes. You can create additional codes for other flat fees, such as those for specific uncontested matters.

Expense Activity Codes

• FILE: Filing Fee – Track the cost of filing fees. You can set up specific codes for different counties (e.g., FILEC for Cook County, FILEW for Will County).
• SERVE: Service Fee – Used for general service fees. You can create specific codes for different types of service (e.g., SHER for sheriff’s service, PSERV for process server service).
• FEDEX: Federal Express Shipping – For shipping costs related to FedEx services. Include details in the description.
• COPY: Copying Expense – Used for costs associated with copying documents.

How to Use Activity Codes in LiraDocs

• Create: Set up Activity Codes for common activities in your practice.
• Track: Record time using the appropriate codes to capture billable hours efficiently.
• Use AutoTime: For automatic time tracking, but supplement it with Activity Codes when manual entries are needed.

If you have any specific needs or want to customize codes further, don’t hesitate to ask your Account Manager for assistance.