There are many reasons you may want to change your name – getting married, not liking your name, or after a divorce are just three of the possibilities. Whatever the reason, if you want to change your name, there are a few legal steps you need to follow. The legal way to change your name…
Category: Personal Letters
Sample birthday party invitation for an adult or a child
It’s fun having a party, but a party isn’t a party without guests! What’s the best way to invite them so they can’t refuse? Firstly give them plenty of notice. They’re far less likely to say they have something else planned for that day if you invite them six months in advance! Make the invitation…
How to write a character reference letter for court
If you have been asked to provide a character reference for someone going to court, you may be wondering what that entails. A character reference is a letter or statement written by someone who knows the person well and can attest to their good character. In this blog post, I will discuss the contents of…
Sorry Letters: How to Apologize in a Way That Makes Things Better
When you’ve done something wrong, the best way to apologize is with a handwritten letter. It shows that you took the time to put thought into your apology and that you care about making things right. In this blog post, I will discuss different ways to say sorry in a letter, as well as what…
Sample letter to landlord requesting repairs
When something goes wrong with your rental property it is vital to check whether the repair is covered under your Rental Agreement. Generally speaking all the utilties are covered but other items such as broken windows, dripping taps etc may or may not be covered depending on what was agreed to when you signed your…
Sample letter about removing your child from school
Whatever reason you have for withdrawing your child from school, it is a formal matter, and ideally your letter advising the school of this should: be formatted as formal correspondence include your name and mailing address include today’s date the date your child will be leaving the name and mailing address of the school be…
Sample letter from elf
It’s Christmas and what could be more exciting for your child than a letter to them from their own Elf on the Shelf? Make sure you disguise your handwriting when you write it – (use your left hand?), put it in an envelope and leave it somewhere for your child to find. A letter from…
Good faith marriage affidavit sample letter
A good faith affidavit letter is simply a letter to show that, in your opinion, and to the best of your knowledge, the applicant’s marriage has been entered into in ‘good faith’ and is genuine, not a bogus relationship for some other reason or gain. Being asked to provide an affidavit letter testifying how well…
How to write an invitation letter or email to a family event
There are lots of ways you can invite friends and relatives to any celebration, from a phone call to a service like Moonpig.com where you order personalised invitations online. However if you want to save some money and at the same time make it special, why not write your own letter or email and send…
Sample missing you at Christmas letter
Spending Christmas without someone you love is a painful thing to do. Write a letter to let the person know how much you are missing them. Letter telling someone you miss them at Christmas – sample 1 Dear [Name] This year more than ever, I would love to see and be with [you/you both/you all].…