Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013 Holdings, LLC	Mar. 31, 2013 Class B Common Stock Holdings, LLC	May 06, 2014 Subsequent Events Residual Term Facility	May 01, 2014 Subsequent Events Holdings, LLC	May 01, 2014 Subsequent Events Class B Common Stock Holdings, LLC
Subsequent events
Common stock exchanged (in shares)	814,190			847,049
Exchange of JGWPT Holdings LLC common interests into Class A common stock (in shares)		814,190			847,049
Principal balance			$ 110.0
Interest rate (as a percent)			7.00%