Rachael Burke
Solicitor, Family Law
Rachael is a solicitor in our family law team and advises on a wide range of matters including separation and divorce and arrangements involving children.
Rachael completed her LLB (Hons) in Scots and English Law at the University of Aberdeen and later completed her Diploma in Professional Legal Practice at the University of Glasgow.
She joined Gillespie Macandrew as a trainee solicitor in September 2021 and qualified into the Family team as a solicitor in 2023. Rachael also has experience on the board of a women’s aid charity.
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Recent News & Insights by Rachael
13 February 2025 | Time to read: 2 mins
Diamonds are forever… or are they? – The legalities of the engagement ring.
Rachael Burke, Solicitor in our Family Law team, unpacks who gets to keep the engagement ring if things don’t work out.
03 December 2024 | Time to read: 3 mins
Holiday in harmony: Who has the children for Christmas?
Rachael Burke, Solicitor in our Family Law team looks at a common issue affecting parents and their children at Christmas time.
03 June 2024 | Time to read: 3 mins
What changes after you say: “I do”?
The Wedding season is upon us once again with couples across Scotland ‘tying the knot’ but what legally changes when you say “I do”?
13 February 2024 | Time to read: 3 mins
Love is a Co-Purchase Agreement
Rachael Burke discusses why it is a good idea for any couple to consider a co-purchase agreement before buying a property.