Madelyn King - Chicago, IL

Madelyn King is an accomplished family law litigator and strategic advisor, bringing more than a decade of concentrated experience in complex domestic relations matters. She represents clients across the full spectrum of family law, from straightforward dissolutions to the most sophisticated, high-stakes disputes involving substantial wealth, business interests, and deeply contested parenting issues.

Madelyn is particularly respected for her work in high-net-worth divorce and financially intricate cases. She regularly handles matters involving closely held businesses, executive compensation structures, real estate portfolios, and layered asset divisions that require both legal acumen and financial fluency. Her approach is methodical and strategy-driven, coordinating discovery, expert analysis, and motion practice to ensure that every relevant issue is surfaced and addressed. Whether preparing a case for trial or negotiating a comprehensive settlement, she focuses on protecting her clients’ long-term financial security as well as their immediate legal objectives.

Equally skilled in parenting matters, Madelyn has extensive experience in high-conflict disputes involving allocation of parental responsibilities, parenting time, relocation, and domestic violence issues. She brings a calm, steady presence to emotionally charged situations, allowing her to advocate firmly while maintaining credibility with the court. Her courtroom style is composed, persuasive, and grounded in preparation. Judges and opposing counsel alike recognize her as a thoughtful but formidable advocate who is fully prepared to litigate when resolution cannot be achieved through agreement.

While Madelyn is a seasoned trial attorney, she also maintains a strong focus on mediation and negotiated resolution. She understands that many clients seek not only legal success but stability and closure. By combining strategic negotiation with a forward-looking perspective, she helps clients craft durable agreements that minimize future conflict while safeguarding financial and parental interests.

Madelyn advises clients through every phase of the legal process, from early case assessment and strategic planning to discovery management, motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation. She also negotiates prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, counseling clients on proactive ways to protect assets and reduce uncertainty. Her work is marked by exceptional organization, attention to detail, and a solutions-oriented mindset that keeps cases moving efficiently without sacrificing thoroughness.

Prior to joining Taege Law Offices, Madelyn practiced at several prominent Chicago family law firms, where she served as lead counsel in hearings, trials, and depositions involving complex financial and parenting matters. Her experience spans representation of newly separating spouses as well as executives, business owners, and other high-net-worth individuals. This breadth allows her to tailor strategy to each client’s circumstances rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach.

In recognition of her professional achievements, Madelyn was named a national Top 10 Under 40 Family Law Attorney in 2025.

At Taege Law Offices, Madelyn King serves as a key litigator within the firm, bringing experience, judgment, and strategic depth to complex matters. Clients rely on her not only for strong advocacy, but for thoughtful guidance through life-altering decisions. Whether resolving disputes through negotiation or advancing a case through trial, Madelyn provides the steady, sophisticated representation required when the stakes are highest.