Earnings Per Share (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Numerator:
Numerator for basic EPS- Net income attributable to holders of JGWPT Holdings Inc.	$ 9,022
Class A Common Stock
Numerator:
Numerator for basic EPS- Net income attributable to holders of JGWPT Holdings Inc.	9,022
Numerator for diluted EPS- Net income attributable to holders of JGWPT Holdings Inc.	$ 9,022
Denominator:
Denominator for basic EPS - Weighted average shares	11,641,617
Effect of dilutive securities:
Restricted common stock (in shares)	666
Dilutive potential common shares (in shares)	666
Denominator for diluted EPS - Adjusted weighted average shares	11,642,283
Basic income per share of Class A common stock (in dollars per share)	$ 0.77
Diluted income per share of Class A common stock (in dollars per share)	$ 0.77