Can I change my mind after signing a mediated settlement?
General Mediation
Answer
Usually not merely because you later regret the bargain. Once a settlement is enforceable, ordinary contract principles apply. A party seeking to set it aside may need to prove a recognized ground such as fraud, duress, mistake, lack of authority, illegality, or failure to satisfy a required formality.
Reviewed by Wayne Lazarus on September 13, 2026.
This information is educational and is not legal advice.
Reviewed by Wayne H. Lazarus, attorney with more than 50 years’ experience, member of the State Bar of Georgia and The Florida Bar, and of Alternative Dispute Resolution sections.