She also asserted that he had repeatedly struck her while he was drinking and that he had attempted to take their children from her by force .
In 1963 , Garland sued Luft for divorce on the grounds of mental cruelty .
Luft also asserted that Garland had repeatedly struck Luft while Garland was drinking and that Garland had attempted to take their children from Luft by force .
In 1963 , Garland sued Luft for divorce on the grounds of mental cruelty .