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Joan and Ken were married in 2015. At the time of marriage, Joan had a long-standing history of obsessive-compulsive disorder with ritualistic behaviors that prevented her from living with a spouse and from providing mutual support. Medical records describe the condition as grave and incurable. Ken seeks a declaration of nullity on the ground of psychological incapacity.   (a)State the controlling rule and its elements for a marriage to be void ab initio on psychological incapacity. (b)Do these facts establish grave psychological incapacity existing at the time of marriage, and is it incurable according to the governing standard? Explain briefly. (c)If the court declares the marriage void, what is the operative effect on Joan's and Ken's legal status and on their future rights?