AJ.
It's a bit more complicated than just referencing the non-dischargeability of a DSO.
OP was very particular with the words used to describe the debt: "property settlement".
OP then stated that the settlement was "in lieu of a pension settlement", not support.
If, as I suspect is the case, a Chapter 13 was filed, the property settlement was discharged, unless there was/is a finding that the property settlement was "in the nature of support". If such a finding exists the claim would be reclassifying to a DSO and would not be subject to a discharge.
Lastly, property settlements arising from a divorce decree or settlement agreement are covered under 523(a)(15) not 523(a)(5) which covers DSOs. Matters covered by (a)(15) are dischargeable in Chapter 13 only,hence the reason I suspect that is what we are dealing with.
Des.

