As his business ventures soared, Armsby's personal life was no less colorful. His marriage to Leonora disintegrated, and in March 1929 she sued for and was granted a divorce in the San Francisco courts, alleging (as was common at the time with unhappy spouses) that Armsby had abandoned her in New York in 1924.
As his business ventures flourished, Armsby's personal life was equally vibrant. His marriage to Leonora deteriorated, and in March 1929 she initiated divorce proceedings, claiming (as was typical at the time among unhappy spouses) that Armsby had deserted her in New York in 1924.