When the judge rejects the application for a protection order, he may nevertheless, if the urgency justifies it and if one or other of the parties has so requested, refer the parties to a hearing, the date of which he fixes, in order to rule on the merits of the case regarding the exercise of parental authority and the contribution to the maintenance and education of the child. He ensures that the defendant has sufficient time to prepare his defence. This order shall constitute a referral to the judge and the proceedings shall then be conducted as set out in articles 1179 et seq.