Ray and Maria Gomez have been married for eight years. Ray is an oil rig maintenance worker, and Maria works as a school teacher. Recently, they have been experiencing marital issues and are considering legal options. Based on family law principles, consider the following scenarios:

A) If Ray and Maria decide to separate amicably, what legal process might they consider for the formal termination of their marriage?
B) If Ray and Maria choose to resolve their differences and continue the marriage, what legal support or counseling options are available to them?
C) In the case of divorce, how might the division of marital assets be handled, especially considering Ray's occupation in oil rig maintenance?
D) What legal considerations might arise if Ray and Maria have children and are discussing child custody arrangements?