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Jessa and Ken were married in Makati City in 2011. They separated; Jessa now resides in Dumaguete City with their 8-year-old daughter Maya. Ken works abroad in Singapore. Jessa files in the Family Court, RTC of Dumaguete City, a petition for declaration of nullity of marriage on psychological incapacity and, incidentally, a prayer for custody of Maya. (a) Which court has original jurisdiction to entertain this petition? (b) Does the custody prayer affect the proper forum or the court's jurisdiction? (c) If the petition is granted, who should exercise parental authority and what standard governs the custody decision?

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The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction; the custody prayer affects the court's jurisdiction; if granted, parental authority should be determined by the court’s discretion rather than the best interests of the child. The Family Court in Dumaguete City has original jurisdiction; the custody prayer is incidental and does not affect the proper forum; if granted, parental authority should be exercised jointly by both parents; the standard is the best interests of Maya. The Family Court in the place where the marriage was celebrated has original jurisdiction; the custody prayer does not affect the forum; if granted, parental authority should be jointly exercised by both parents; the standard is the best interests of Maya. The Family Court in Makati City has original jurisdiction; the custody prayer does not affect the proper forum; if granted, parental authority should be exercised by both parents; the standard is the best interests of Maya.

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