Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Net income	$ 1,089,231	$ 2,214,302	$ 4,517,609	$ 5,316,195
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	3,090	1,310	(773)	1,141
Unrealized loss on interest-rate swap designated as cash-flow hedge	(240)	(315)	3,000	(1,214)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	2,850	995	2,227	(73)
Total comprehensive income	1,092,081	2,215,297	4,519,836	5,316,122
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(1,048,410)	(2,189,885)	(4,362,108)	(5,247,635)
Comprehensive income attributable to Oaktree Capital Group, LLC	43,671	25,412	157,728	68,487
Oaktree Capital Group, LLC [Member]
Net income	42,948	25,212	157,091	68,539
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	784	263	(1)	194
Unrealized loss on interest-rate swap designated as cash-flow hedge	(61)	(63)	638	(246)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	723	200	637	(52)
Total comprehensive income	43,671	25,412	157,728	68,487
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	0	0	0	0
Comprehensive income attributable to Oaktree Capital Group, LLC	43,671	25,412	157,728	68,487
OCGH Non-controlling Interest in Consolidated Subsidiaries [Member]
Net income	129,408	119,235	617,191	379,356
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	2,306	1,047	(772)	947
Unrealized loss on interest-rate swap designated as cash-flow hedge	(179)	(252)	2,362	(968)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	2,127	795	1,590	(21)
Total comprehensive income	131,535	120,030	618,781	379,335
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(131,535)	(120,030)	(618,781)	(379,335)
Comprehensive income attributable to Oaktree Capital Group, LLC	0	0	0	0
Non-Controlling Redemable Interests in Consolidated Funds [Member]
Net income	916,875	2,069,855	3,743,327	4,868,300
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	0	0	0	0
Unrealized loss on interest-rate swap designated as cash-flow hedge	0	0	0	0
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	0	0	0	0
Total comprehensive income	916,875	2,069,855	3,743,327	4,868,300
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(916,875)	(2,069,855)	(3,743,327)	(4,868,300)
Comprehensive income attributable to Oaktree Capital Group, LLC	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0