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Van Camp accounting

Van Camp accounting noun: in California community property law, a mechanism to deal with community funds and/or labor used to enhance the value of separate property. The manager's services are valued at a market rate, and community expenses are subtracted from that amount. The result is considered community property.

Noun

Van Camp accounting (uncountable)

  1. In California community property law, a mechanism to deal with community funds and/or labor used to enhance the value of separate property. The manager's services are valued at a market rate, and community expenses are subtracted from that amount. The result is considered community property.

Origin of Van Camp accounting

Named after a 1921 divorce case, Van Camp v. Van Camp.

Questions about Van Camp accounting

What does Van Camp accounting mean?
Van Camp accounting means in California community property law, a mechanism to deal with community funds and/or labor used to enhance the value of separate property. The manager's services are valued at a market rate, and community expenses are subtracted from that amount. The result is considered community property.
What part of speech is Van Camp accounting?
Van Camp accounting is a noun.

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