Does severance delay my unemployment claim? - what worked for you?

I was offered severance of 10 weeks after being let go as an operations analyst and I am unsure how it affects benefits. I would rather hear the honest version than the polite one. I also wonder about the job-search requirement. Who should I ask before signing?

Before signing, I asked a friend who is a lawyer to look at the agreement. It was a short conversation and worth it.