Is there a benefit to filing my divorce petition now, rather than waiting until the Shelter in Place Orders have been lifted?

Yes. By filing for divorce now, you start the clock on the 60-day waiting period that must pass before you can finalize your divorce. While many divorces take longer than 60 days to complete if the spouses are not in agreement with the terms, divorces can be finalized on the 61st day after filing the Petition if the spouses have agreed on terms and signed their final divorce decree.