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In my experience it is generally not a good idea to reject the offer of a settlement agreement without even trying to negotiate the terms first ? unless you make a counter-offer you won't know whether what you want to negotiate is achievable. Almost always try and negotiate the terms first.

Most settlement agreements provide that if you miss a payment, the plaintiff can enter a judgment against you for the full amount plus interest, court costs, and legal fees. Therefore, take care to ensure that you will be able to make the monthly payments and complete your part of the agreement.

If a party wishes to withdraw from the settlement, they must prove fraud, duress, coercion, or unconscionability. Before a settlement is voided, the parties must present their cases to a judge to determine whether there is enough evidence to warrant nullifying the agreement.

In the majority of cases, when a party tries to withdraw from an agreed-upon settlement, the court will have to make a final decision as to whether the agreement is enforceable or not.

If a party breaches the terms of the agreement, the other can bring a motion to enforce the consent to judgment. A consent to judgment can be an invaluable part of a mediated or negotiated settlement agreement since it disincentives a potential breach. It also makes enforcement more expeditious and less expensive.

In the event that there is a breach of a settlement agreement the offended party can: Initiate a civil claim in connection with the breach. Seek intervention by the court that would have had jurisdiction over the original dispute.

This means that, prior to you and your employer signing, it would be possible for either side to change their mind or withdraw from the process. Once the agreement is binding, it cannot then be cancelled or changed without the consent of both you and the company.