Well, for this one, I think she needs to do more than maintain the status quo. I think she NEEDS to spend the separation time and temporary support money working to increase her own income and figuring out where she wants to live (and moving there).
I know the purpose of temporary support is stated at maintaining the status quo, but anyone who receives temporary support and ONLY maintains the status quo with it will find themselves WAY behind when the divorce is final and teh temporary support vanishes.