It's no secret that the wealthy divorce almost as often (or more often) than those who are less privileged. However, considering divorce in your eighties after 67 years of marriage is a big step. For one woman in Palm Beach, Florida, that's exactly the step she's taking, leaving Palm Beach spellbound by the news.
Burton Handelsman, who nearly single-handedly owns most of the real estate on Worth Avenue, a very ritzy part of Palm Beach, recently had divorce papers served to him on behalf of his wife of 67 years. Lucille “Lovey” Handelsman accused her husband of engaging in an affair with his attorney and cites other irreconcilable differences.
Burton Handelsman, who nearly single-handedly owns most of the real estate on Worth Avenue, a very ritzy part of Palm Beach, recently had divorce papers served to him on behalf of his wife of 67 years. Lucille “Lovey” Handelsman accused her husband of engaging in an affair with his attorney and cites other irreconcilable differences.
The accused affair partner, Jane Rankin, is the real estate attorney for Mr. Handelsman. She issued a statement to the allegations from her Palm Beach officer, stating: “I have no comment on anything. I couldn't respond to anything as ridiculous. I wish the best to all parties involved.”